Agkistrodon Collection

Agkistrodon piscivorus, cottonmouth snake
Drawing 61 (Ewan 50) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

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Central PA, USA, Broad-banded Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix laticinctus, Native to Oklahoma south to Central Texas, along waterhole in controlled situation Date: 29/11/2010

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Broad-banded Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix laticinctus, Native to Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas Date: 30/07/2008

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Trans-pecos Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix pictagaster, Native to Western Texas Date: 30/07/2008

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Southern Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix contortrix, Native to South Eastern US Date: 30/07/2008

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Western Cottonmouth, Agkistrodon piscivorus leucostoma, young sunning on American Lotus(Nelumbo lutea) lily pad, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA

Crotalus sp. water viper
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Water Viper

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Discover the intrigue of Florida's diverse wildlife as we delve into the world of the Agkistrodon, specifically the infamous Agkistrodon piscivorus, also known as the Cottonmouth snake. With a venomous bite and distinctive cotton-like mouth lining, this pitviper is a deadly predator that suns itself near the waterside, camouflaged among the lily pads (DDE-90039309). Don't be fooled by its docile appearance; this serpent is a master of ambush, striking with lightning speed. The Western Cottonmouth, Agkistrodon piscivorus leucostoma, is another variant, often found sunning on American Lotus (DDE-90037076). While not all water vipers are Cottonmouths, the Crotalus species (DDE-90037061, DDE-90037060) share similar traits, making them formidable adversaries in the natural world. Witness the raw power and beauty of nature's most captivating fauna.