We had a lot of creeks, ponds, and deep ditches around my Grandfather and Great Uncles large farms. Water moccasins were pretty easy to spot.
Venomous Water Moccasin
Usually found near water? YES
Body shape is... HEAVY BODY LENGTH IS NOT VERY LONG
Body dark, often with bands? YES
Rough-looking, keeled scales? YES
Head shape is... THICK, MORE TRIANGLE SHAPED
Neck is... NARROWER THAN HEAD
Dark facial band or eyestripe? YES
Eye pupil type is... VERTICAL
We would find them often by hay stacks next to creeks and ponds, or in/by old barns, many were fearless
Tom V.
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