December 9, 2023

I am known as a Cottonmouth snake

I'm venomous and a pit viper

I'm semi-aquatic and like to eat fish

And won't hurt humans unless I'm incited.

Special thanks to today's guest photographer, David Simpson.

Location: Rock Springs Run Preserve

Sources: https://srelherp.uga.edu/snakes/agkpis.htm

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

March 19, 2022

I am known as a Cottonmouth snake

I have a dark stripe across my eye

I am venomous, but not generally aggressive

Just leave me alone and we'll get along fine

If you get bit trying to catch or pick me up -  

The fault is all yours, not mine.

(Special thanks to guest photographer, David Simpson.)

Location: Big Cypress Boardwalk

Sources: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/florida-snake-id/snake/florida-cottonmouth/

Photo © 2022 David Simpson and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson