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Agkistrodon piscivorus is a species of venomous snake, a pit viper in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae. It is one of the world's few semiaquatic vipers (along with the Florida cottonmouth), and is native to the Southeastern United States. [5] As an adult, it is large and capable of delivering a painful and potentially fatal bite ...
The Florida cottonmouth (Agkistrodon conanti) is a species of venomous snake, a pit viper in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae. The species is endemic to the United States, where it occurs in southern Georgia and the Florida peninsula in nearly every type of wetlands in the region, including brackish water and offshore islands.
The eastern copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), [3] also known simply as the copperhead, is a species of venomous snake, a pit viper, endemic to eastern North America; it is a member of the subfamily Crotalinae in the family Viperidae. The eastern copperhead has distinctive, dark brown, hourglass-shaped markings, overlaid on a light reddish ...
The best way to avoid a snake bite (cottonmouth or otherwise) is to leave the snake alone, N.C. Parks’ Bischof said. Even though cottonmouths are often laid back snakes, they still might bite if ...
Fun fact: Cottonmouth bites have about the same severity level as copperhead bites.
Reaction to human encounters: Cottonmouths are known for gaping their mouths when threatened and flashing the white interior as a warning. Bites are considered serious. Bites are considered serious.
Description. The common watersnake can grow up to 135 cm (4 ft 5 in) in total length (including tail). [6] Per one study, the average total length of females was 81.4 cm (2 ft 8 in), while that of males was 69.6 cm (2 ft in). [7] From known studies of this species in the wild, adult females can weigh between 159 and 408 g ( and oz) typically ...
Agkistrodon is a genus of pit vipers commonly known as American moccasins. [2][3] The genus is endemic to North America, ranging from the Southern United States to northern Costa Rica. [1] Eight species are currently recognized, [4][5] all of them monotypic and closely related. [6] Common names include: cottonmouths, copperheads, and cantils.