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American Cottonmouth Snake

Agkistrodon piscivorus

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Description:

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:

Singapore Zoo

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Agkistrodon piscivorus

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Comments (2)
SamanthaCraven
Oops, I added the location as Singapore Zoo but the map doesn't specify when it's published! Changed it. Thanks!
Scott Frazier
Nice. Are your captive snake spottings from Singapore zoo? Can you add that to the habitat field of your spottings? Thanks!

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PublishedDecember 27, 2011

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