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Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

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Description:

Another Cottonmouth that I was lucky enough to capture some images of. Notice the liquid around the fang area. I am pretty sure this is venom as it struck my lens a few times before I was able to get that shot.

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Tennessee Snakes, Lizards and Turtles
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Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation
Photographed
PublishedMay 29, 2013

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