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Florida Cottonmouth. Also called: Water Moccasin . Facts:. Adults are from 20 - 48in. They are dangerous because they are larger causing them to have more venom. They got their name because of the way they open their mouths to show they white lining of their mouth.
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Florida Cottonmouth Also called: Water Moccasin
Facts: • Adults are from 20 - 48in. • They are dangerous because they are larger causing them to have more venom. • They got their name because of the way they open their mouths to show they white lining of their mouth. • They are mainly found in rivers, wetlands, etc. For example from Florida to Alabama. • Small mammals and birds as well as cold-blooded prey of various types is what they eat.
Facts continued: • They are found commonly in the wild. • Their heads are spade shaped, and larger than their necks. • When they bite, a lot of times they don’t release any venom. • Cottonmouth bites are not fatal if medical care is immediate. • The treatment includes antivenins, antibiotics and some intravenous fluids.
The End By: Veronica Fraga
Work cited • http://www.buzzle.com/articles/cottonmouth-snake-facts.html • http://venomoussnakesfl.com/cottonmouth.htm • http://timberrattlesnake89.tripod.com/cottonphotos.html • http://www.snakesandfrogs.com/scra/snakes/cotton.htm • http://www.centralfloridazoo.org/floridacottonmouth • http://www.venomousreptiles.org/data/articles/67/ttapc.jpg • http://pelotes.jea.com/Colcott.gif