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Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Photo by LisaPowers
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Field Notes

Description:

A newly born neonate with very colorful markings and only about 6 inches in length.

Habitat:

Found around lake shore in forested habitat.

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Comments (4)
Gabe39
I think the second photo is best.
Maria dB
Especially like the second photo
LisaPowers
Thanks Hema! Even though it was tiny, we were careful to treat it with the respect due a venomous snake, and gave it plenty of space!

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PublishedJuly 19, 2014

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