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The diamondback water snake is often mistaken for the cottonmouth or rattlesnakes and is killed out of fear. In actuality, the diamondback water snake and other species of water snakes are far more common than the venomous snakes in their range, especially in areas that are frequented by humans. [citation needed]
Out of the 47 species of snakes in Georgia, only six are venomous and only three represent a fatal threat: the Cottonmouth, Diamondback Rattlesnake and Timber Rattlesnake.
Nerodia is a genus of nonvenomous colubrid snakes commonly referred to as water snakes due to their aquatic behavior. The genus includes nine species , all native to North America . Five of the species have recognized subspecies .
A snake expert determined from the size of the bite that Gaboury had likely been bitten by a diamondback rattler. [94] December 29, 1971 Bryan L. Bristow, 28, male: Cottonmouth: Louisiana — Bristow had been collecting snakes in a bag when he was bitten on the hand by a cottonmouth moccasin in Garyville, on December 29, 1971. [95]
A cottonmouth snake curls up on the surface of a pond. Appearance: Large, usually between three and six feet with a large head, resembling a block. Cottonmouths are covered in dark brown colors ...
Diamondback water snake. Nerodia rhombifer or the diamondback water snake. Characteristics: Diamondback water snakes usually range between 2 and 4 feet, but some have been found in the 5 foot ...
Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, are cousins of copperheads — a venomous snake frequently seen in the Triangle. Although cottonmouths are primarily found in the eastern part of ...
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis. Contents: