Source: U.S. National Park Service
The cottonmouth, also called a water moccasin, is a poisonous (venomous) snake
found in southeastern and south central North America. They leave one, two, or three puncture marks on the skin, but you won't always see any marks.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Sean P. Bush, MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine, Envenomation Specialist |
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Last Revised
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June 6, 2012 |
Last Revised:
June 6, 2012
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Sean P. Bush, MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine, Envenomation Specialist