Eastern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus) - HM 364507
Observer:
Davis, Jeff
Observed:
2021-06-20 15:49:09
Last Modified:
2022-01-10 16:46:25
Country:
United States of America
State:
Georgia
County:
Fayette
Age:
Adult
Deceased:
no
Notes:
Called to report of snake in back yard. Upon arrival found a young adult Cottonmouth. Captured and placed in transportcontainer. Physical Exam revealed a 15.4 ounces,
33 inches in length Cottonmouth. Small raised area about 4 inches from head, appeared to be an old closed wound with scale disfigurement. Snake had good range of motion throughout entire length of body. Eyes clear, followed movement with each eye. No signs of pre-shed. No other signs of injury or illness. Transported snake to protected area and released without incident.
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