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cottonmouth (water moccasin)

cottonmouth (water moccasin).

source: u.s. national park service

the cottonmouth, also called a water moccasin, is a poisonous (venomous) snake found in southeastern and south central north america. they leave one, two, or three puncture marks on the skin, but you won't always see any marks.

current as of: july 10, 2023

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