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Water Moccasin - or cottonmouth, highly venomous snake, Ancistrodon piscivorus, of the swamps and bayous of the S United States. Like the closely related copperhead, it is a pit viper and has a heat-sens...
Water Moccasin Species Profile
Some of the many vernacular names for this snake are water moccasin, swamp adder and trapjaw. This is a rather slow moving, abundant, viperine snake that is quite apt to stand its ground rather than run if frightened.
The Water Moccasin is a very venomous snake, one of the most deadly in North America. It is highly dangerous to people and their pets.
Description: Cottonmouths are venomous semi-aquatic snakes often referred to as "water moccasins." They have large, triangular heads with a dark line through the eye, elliptical pupils, and large jowls due to the venom glands.
The moccasin and the water-viper have occasionally been mentioned under the name of Trigonocephalus cenchris, one of the many synonyms.
Highland Moccasin, Agkistrodon Contortrix, North America, Viperdae Family, Pit Viper, Genus Agkistrodon
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Highland Moccasin, Upland Moccasin (:tableend:)
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The bite of the moccasin can be lethal and they are able to bite underwater! Few fatalities have been recorded although their hemotoxic venom causes extensive local tissue damage.
Also called "water moccasin," cottonmouths CAN bite underwater, but their prey is fish. If they could not bite underwater, they would starve. Cottonmouths avoid contact with humans or any other possible predator.
Now as to this snake -- I am actually in doubt as to whether 'tis not really a moccasin! They are found on logs over the water and pop into the water when alarmed! Are easily caught and very sluggish.
OTHER NAMES: Cottonmouth, Water Moccasin, Moccasin.
DESCRIPTION: Eastern cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus) are large, aquatic, venomous snakes. They are generally dark above - olive, brown, or black.
My friend BACHMAN once killed a large moccasin snake, on opening which he found an old bird of this species, that had evidently been swallowed but a short time before.
The Yellowbelly Water Snake is the harmless snake most often incorrectly referred to as a "water moccasin" (even though there is no such snake) in Harris County. This is because of its generally dark coloration and its irritable disposition.
The cottonmouth, or water moccasin, is a dark-colored, heavy-bodied snake that can grow to an average of 2-4 feet in length. Juvenile cottonmouths are a brown or tan color with darker, reddish brown crossbands containing many speckles down the back.
The Cottonmouth, commonly called "Water Moccasin", is one of our most venemous snake species. They have a mean disposition and don't hesitate to strike when cornered.
Many people, when seeing this snake, think they've seen a venomous (poisonous) water moccasin. But, if they're in Wisconsin, they haven't. There are no water moccasins anywhere near Wisconsin.
Although many believe the water moccasin occurs in Ohio, it actually ranges no farther north than the Dismal Swamp in southeastern Virginia. Water moccasins are not native to Ohio.
with other species such as the venomous water moccasin or copperhead. The variable outward appearance of this water snake is not helpful in identifying the species from afar.
Cottonmouths are often referred to as “water moccasins,' as are nonvenomous watersnakes, a species with which they are often confused.
The poisonous snakes in North America include the coral snake, the pit vipers, (the copperhead), rattlesnake , water moccasin, and massasauga . The Bushmaster , and the Fer-de-lance are other deadly pit vipers.
Unfortunately, many persons still kill watersnakes, in the mistaken belief that they are poisonous "water moccasins." There are no poisonous watersnakes, or water moccasins, in Wisconsin.
Other Names
Water moccasin
Size
length up to 180cm
Environment
found in thickets along the edges of ponds, around woodland near water, swamps ...
Agkistrodon (American Moccasins)
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti
Florida Cottonmouth ...
Cottonmouths, also called water moccasins, get their name from the white lining of their mouths, which they will show when agitated.
Look for King Rails at Anahuac NWR around the tour loop and San Bernard NWR around Moccasin Pond.
A breeding range map is available form the Breeding Bird Survey
A winter range map is available from the Christmas Bird Count ...
Cottonmouths are venomous semi-aquatic snakes also referred to as 'water moccasins.' They are often confused with non-venomous watersnakes due to a similar appearance.
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Also known as - Lady's-slipper, Yellow Lady's-slipper, Yellow Moccasin Flower.
Latin synonyms - Cypripedion calceolos
Native to Alberta. Perennial.
The copperhead has a number of common names, including, for instance, "chunk head," "dry-land moccasin," "pilot snake," "cantil cobrizo" and "death adder." ...
The heavy hide makes good clothing, moccasins, and snowshoes. The black sinew can be used as sewing thread. The antlers and bones make tools. And the hoofs may become rattles for religious ceremonies.
Moose bellow during mating season.
They swim well, seeking food (frogs and fish) and safety in the water, and often bask on objects hanging over the water. Water snakes are not venomous, but will bite if cornered or handled. They are sometimes mistakenly called "water moccasins" ...
Watch the playful river otters frolic in their stream from underwater viewing. Learn the truth about local snakes-from water moccasins to copperheads-and find out why they are so important to humans.
The famous, and venomous cottonmouth (or water moccasin), Agkistrodon piscivorus, is not found in Minnesota or Iowa. The farthest north cottonmouths have been recorded is central Missouri.
 See also: Snake, Water Moccasin, Cottonmouth, Copperhead, Copper
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