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Sc Reptiles & Amphibians: Eastern & Florida Cottonmouth
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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Wagler's Pit Viper
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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Who Zoo: Rhinoceros Viper
A species of puff adder, the rhinoceros viper is an extremely dangerous snake found in Africa. Color photos, a physical description, general information, fangs and venom, and movement and habits are included in the WHOZOO website from...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Identify a Florida Snake
This field guide to the snakes of Florida has everything you need to identify one, including drawings of scale patterns and excellent photographs, as well as how to recognize which ones are venomous. Also included is a section on how to...
Woodland Park Zoo
Animal Fact Sheets: Bushmaster
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.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Rattlesnakes
Explore the exciting world of the rattlesnake by uncovering details about its distribution, behaviors, and classification through a video, photos, descriptions, and external links.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Black Mamba
Explore the fascinating world of the black mamba snake by learning about its distribution, behaviors, habitats, and classification through descriptions, videos, photos, news articles, and external links.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Cobra
This engaging resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on cobras including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip provided.
University of Florida
Cottonmouth Identification Key
An identification key for the Florida and eastern cottonmouth water moccasins.
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Who Zoo: Coral Snake
General information on the common Coral Snake from WhoZoo. Various pictures from inside the Ft. Worth Zoo and special adaptations highlight this site.
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Asp Viper
A series of color photos of the Asp Viper from Amphibians and Reptiles of Europe. Link to related species photos.
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Kingsnake: Vipera Aspis
Distributed throughout Europe, the Vipera aspis, is a venomous snake that preys mostly on rodents and lizards. Distribution map of Italy, pictures, and dimensions are included.
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Kingsnake.com: Wagler's Viper
Great photos and tips for captive care of Wagler's Viper can be found on this personal website designed by Scott Lucina.
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Venomous Reptiles: Care of Captive Bothrops Asper
An article on the care of captive Bothrops asper snakes. Sometimes referred to as the fer-de-lance or lancehead, this species requires specialized care due to the size of its large fangs and somewhat unpredictable behavior.
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Brazos R. Rattlesnake Ranch: Broadbanded Copperhead
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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Whozoo: Desert Horned Viper
Special adaptations of the Desert Horned Viper are featured on the WHOZOO website. This endangered species lives in the sand and rocks of the deserts of North Africa, Israel, Arabia, and the Sinai peninsula.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Common Lancehead
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology presents information on the common lancehead. Pictures, classification, and additional facts are included.
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Young People's Trust for the Environment: Fer De Lance
The Young People's Trust for the Environment website outlines the Bothrops atrox, also known as the fer-de-lance, or common lancehead. This poisonous snake is the most dangerous snake found in Central and South America.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: King Cobra
Did you know that the King Cobra is the largest venomous snake? It can even kill an elephant! Find out other facts about the King Cobra including its anatomy, hunting and diet, reproduction, and classification.
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Red List of Threatened Species: Leonard's Pipe Snake
The International Union of Conservation of Nature profiles Leonard's Pipe Snake, a threatened coral snake from Malaysia.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Venomous Snakes of Little River Canyon
There are three known venomous snakes found at Little River Canyon. They include the timber rattlesnake, copperhead, and cottonmouth.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Bushmaster
Wikipedia lists the scientific classification of the bushmaster and describes the three subspecies of this venomous snake.
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University of Massachusetts Nrec: Copperheads
Great photo and information on copperhead snakes are located at this website.
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Chicago Herpetological Society: Cottonmouth
Great color photographs link to a regional map and additional information on the Cottonmouth snake.