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Water Moccasin
Water Moccasin
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Geographical Locale
Found mainly in the southeastern states, including very southern Virginia to Florida and east to eastern Texas
Appearance
Roughly 2 ft. 8" long.
Large body.
The back is dark olive or black, the belly is paler.
Body has crossbands with a distinct border extending all the way around and across the stomach.
Triangular head with slit-shaped pupils and fangs.
Has a white lining in its mouth, hence often called ‘Cotton Mouth’.
Venom
•Hemotoxic, destroying tissue, degenerating organs and causing disrupted blood clotting.
The Bite
Extremely painful.
Not usually aggressive, will not attack unless feel threatened.
Lifecycle
Breed in Spring and Fall.
Gestation period can be 3-4 months
Produce a litter of up to 12 young.
The young are born live.
Hibernate over Winter along hillsides above streams.
Habits
Location - Water Moccasins are semi-aquatic. Spend most of their time close to permanent water sources.
Visibility - Primarily active at night, but they bask in the sun during the day, often on branches overhanging the water.
Feeding - fish, frogs, lizards, birds, small mammals, and other snakes.
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