Common Name: Cottonmouth Water Moccasin

Scientific Name:Agkistrodon piscivorus

Juvenile cottonmouths resemble copperheads. There's no concern about telling the difference in South Florida as copperheads only inhabitat the northern part of state.	An adult cottonmouth.

Range: Southeastern United States from eastern Texas up to southern Virginia.

Habitat: Prefers habitat near water.

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