Cottonmouth  |  Agkistrodon piscivorus

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Above is a photo of a Cottonmouth or Water Moccasin. This venomous creature is located in a variety of wetland habitats including salt marshes, tidal creeks, and estuaries. Their pattern varies from snake to snake within the species, but they often have wide, dark bands, a black tail, and a white upper lip.The harmless Brown Water Snake is often mistaken for the venomous Cottonmouth. Snake problems in Atlanta?
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