Snakes of the genus are also known to be part of a group of Alabama snakes that know toplay dead. This type of mimicry is used for defense. The snake is known to roll over and lay motionless with an open mouth and its tongue hanging out of the mouth. Such behavior can deter some t...
Copperheadsare one of the most famous snakes found across the eastern United States. They are quitebeautiful snakesand come in five different subspecies. Northern copperheads have the greatest range of all the subspecies, and they are also one of the most misidentified snakes. Many other snakes ...
How to Identify a Copperhead: The 5 Step Guide (With Pictures) Copperheads are some of the most common snakes in the southeastern United States. These venomous reptiles are responsible for the… Copperhead vs. Eastern Water Snake: What are the Differences? Eastern water snake (Nerodia sipe...
“Cottonmouth” is a common nickname for Agkistrodon piscivorus, another type of pit viper. They are also known as water moccasins or “gapers.” The nicknames of “gaper” and “cottonmouth” come from their threat display of gaping open-mouthed at predators. Cottonmouth snakes are native to...
See more pictures of reptiles. From a lead role as Eve's tempter in the Bible to regular appearances in the Harry Potter books and movies, snakes have slithered their way into world mythology and popular culture with tales born of fear as well as respect. In the more than 130 million...
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See more pictures of reptiles. From a lead role as Eve's tempter in the Bible to regular appearances in the Harry Potter books and movies, snakes have slithered their way into world mythology and popular culture with tales born of fear as well as respect. In the more than 130 million...