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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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Other

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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Other

Who Zoo: Rhinoceros Viper

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Identify a Florida Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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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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BBC

Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Rattlesnakes

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the exciting world of the rattlesnake by uncovering details about its distribution, behaviors, and classification through a video, photos, descriptions, and external links.
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BBC

Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Black Mamba

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Cobra

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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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Other

Who Zoo: Coral Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
Other

Venomous Reptiles: Care of Captive Bothrops Asper

For Students 9th - 10th
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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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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Other

Whozoo: Desert Horned Viper

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Common Lancehead

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology presents information on the common lancehead. Pictures, classification, and additional facts are included.
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Other

Young People's Trust for the Environment: Fer De Lance

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: King Cobra

For Students 3rd - 8th
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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Website
Other

Red List of Threatened Species: Leonard's Pipe Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
The International Union of Conservation of Nature profiles Leonard's Pipe Snake, a threatened coral snake from Malaysia.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Venomous Snakes of Little River Canyon

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
There are three known venomous snakes found at Little River Canyon. They include the timber rattlesnake, copperhead, and cottonmouth.
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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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Other

Chicago Herpetological Society: Cottonmouth

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