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RE: HOW TO ACCURATELY IDENTIFY A WATER MOCCASIN FROM A DISTANCE

in #nature6 years ago (edited)

I found this VERY informative. Can't miss that big mouth! That was the key for me. That behavior is distinct. I also noticed, they would much rather display and get you to leave and/or retreat rather than strike out and bite. Good to know they are not very aggressive and would rather give you plenty of opportunity to peacefully leave. Thanks so much!

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Yeah, mostly they try to "run away" or scare you off. They aren't really the aggressive attackers that some people make them out to be.

Thanks again for the education. I learn more here than I ever did in school.