cottonmouth

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Cottonmouth

Similar Non-Poisonous Snakes

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True Cottonmouth

According to the USF website (Link to follow) generally not aggressive but may bite when handled or prodded.

Victims need anti-venom at the hospital.

Videos

38 second video of the cottonmouth (water moccasin).

7 minute video of the cottonmouth (water moccasin).

Web Articles

Wikipedia on Agkistrodon piscivorus

Florida Fish and Wildlife on Cottonmouth

University of Florida on Agkistrodon piscivorus with comparison with other species at bottom of page