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Handout
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Sc Reptiles & Amphibians: Eastern & Florida Cottonmouth

For Students 9th - 10th
South Carolina Reptiles & Amphibians profiles the eastern cottonmouth. A great site for photos-- both the eastern and Florida cottonmouth are pictured.
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Handout
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Wagler's Pit Viper

For Students 9th - 10th
Wagler's Pit viper is identified by the Fort Worth Zoo. Several photos accompany a physical description, general information, and special adaptations.
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Website
Woodland Park Zoo

Animal Fact Sheets: Bushmaster

For Students 9th - 10th
This animal fact sheet explains the pit vipers special adaptions, as well as, reproduction, habitat, and physical characteristics. Information on the venomous Bushmaster including a map and photo.
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Website
University of Florida

Cottonmouth Identification Key

For Students 9th - 10th
An identification key for the Florida and eastern cottonmouth water moccasins.
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Handout
Other

Brazos R. Rattlesnake Ranch: Broadbanded Copperhead

For Students 9th - 10th
The broadbanded copperhead subspecies is a relative of the water mocassin. Information on this copper-colored venomous snake can be found at this site.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Bushmaster

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia lists the scientific classification of the bushmaster and describes the three subspecies of this venomous snake.
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Website
Other

University of Massachusetts Nrec: Copperheads

For Students 3rd - 8th
Great photo and information on copperhead snakes are located at this website.
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Graphic
Other

Chicago Herpetological Society: Cottonmouth

For Students 9th - 10th
Great color photographs link to a regional map and additional information on the Cottonmouth snake.