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Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti

Photo by JeffreyDuby
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Field Notes

Description:

Venomous-heavy bodied snake, the pattern darkens with age so adults retain only a hint of the former banding or are a uniform black. Scales are keeled.

Habitat:

Cyprus swamp

Notes:

This was a huge fat Specimen 4ft long

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Comments (14)
JeffreyDuby
Thanks! Cammie Florida is a pretty awesome place for wildlife just got to get away from the constant urbanization :(
Cammie C. Jeffries
Fantastic! I've always wanted to explore Florida's wildlife. Perhaps not without a guide... Lol
JeffreyDuby
Oops different on the mobile lol. Thanks Brendan I meant
JeffreyDuby
Thanks patty! it was a very impressive animal :)
JeffreyDuby
Ashley-Haha I told ya. Argy Bee- With what it put me through to take photos I wouldn't be surprised if it did! Greg- Thanks a lot!
Mark Ridgway
Brilliant shots Jeffrey. I hope it's not asking to have it's teeth cleaned 8-]
AshleyT
Holy crap! She is indeed quite healthy lol
JeffreyDuby
Thanks, I just hope the photos do her justice!
JeffreyDuby
Well she didn't make it easy lol, so I'm glad you liked them :)
patty
Impressive pictures Jeffrey =)

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PublishedApril 8, 2013

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