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Agkistrodon piscivorus

Photo by Liam
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Description:

Agkistrodon piscivorus is a venomous snake, a species of pit viper, found in the southeastern United States. Adults are large and capable of delivering a painful and potentially fatal bite. When antagonized they will stand their ground by coiling their bodies and displaying their fangs.

Habitat:

Wetlands

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Agkistrodon piscivorus

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Comments (2)
Liam
The snake's head wasn't very visible, if I remember right. Most of the body was obscured by reeds.
Scott Frazier
Beautiful photo! Do you have any others where we can see the rest of the snake or its head?

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PublishedOctober 12, 2011

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