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A Water Moccasin swims through the bayou.  

Did You Know?
The juvenile cottonmouth or water moccasin will warn you of its dangerous bite in many ways. It releases a musky odor, opens its mouth wide to show you his white mouth and fangs, and lastly will pretend to strike at you. But the snake doesn't really want to bite you.

Last Updated: September 21, 2006 at 17:28 EST