cottonmouth (water moccasin, Agkistrodon piscivorus)

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Introduction

Small aquatic snakes found in southeastern & southwestern states. They are aggressive with moderately toxic venom.

Management

More general terms

References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1175-77
  2. Wikipedia: Agkistrodon piscivorus http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agkistrodon_piscivorus