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Cottonmouth

Photo by Art3
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Field Notes

Description:

Juvenile Cottonmouth, one of many that live in this area. The one on the right is in the defensive posture. Poisonous at birth. Pattern becomes indistinct when mature. Will bite if molested.

Habitat:

Waterways, Lakes, ponds, and swamps.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Art3
OK, Same results
Ashish
Snakes called venomous... Its their weapon..!!

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PublishedSeptember 23, 2011

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