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Scientific name: Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus. ... When threatened, the cottonmouth may respond by coiling its body and opening its mouth as though ready to bite — see photograph in Florida cottonmouth, Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti.
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The Eastern Cottonmouth, Agkistrodon p. piscivorus, is the predominant subspecies found in South Carolina. Intergrades with the Florida Cottonmouth, Agkistrodon p. conanti, can be found in the extreme southern ... Eastern Cottonmouth Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus Florida Cottonmouth Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti...
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Cottonmouths, Agkistrodon piscivorus , are found in the United States ranging from as far north as the James River in Virginia to the western edge of ...
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The Eastern Cottonmouth is the largest species of the genus Agkistrodon. The head is broad and distinct from the neck. The snout is broad. The body has a heavy build and the tail that is fairly long and slender. ... Eastern Cottonmouth | Agkistrodon piscivorus-piscivorus photo...
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This is a large, venomous, semi-aquatic snake. When it opens its mouth, the distinctive white interior is displayed. It grows to average lengths of 30-48 in. (76-122 cm) and may reach 74 in. The back is olive, brown or black ... The belly is cream with patches or streaks of black. ... This snake is fond of basking on a rock, log,
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Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti GLOYD 1969; Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti GLOYD 1969; Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti — CONANT & COLLINS 1991: 229; Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti — CROTHER 2000: 56; Agkistrodon piscivorus conanti — SCHMIDT & KUNZ 2005;
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Cottonmouth at the Greenville Zoo; Greenville, South Carolina, USA (November 3, 2005) ... Back to Snake Pictures...
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Agkistrodon is derived from the Greek word ancistron which means "fishhook". This is in reference to recurved fangs. ... piscivorus is derived from the Latin words piscis which means "fish" and voro which means "to devour".
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VENOMOUS VENOMOUS VENOMOUS VENOMOUS VENOMOUS ... Purple shade indicates vouchered specimens. Light blue (cyan) shade indicates photographic records. Yellow shade indicates verified sighting. Slanted hatch indicates pre-1980 records only; NOTE: ... photo of Agkistrodon piscivorus by Mike Redmer...
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