Reptile
Agkistrodon piscivorus Facts
Agkistrodon piscivorus
- Diet
- Its diet includes mammals, birds, amphibians, fish, eggs, insects, other snakes, small turtles, and juvenile alligators.
- Lifespan
- Up to 24.5 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Agkistrodon piscivorus Facts at a Glance
It belongs to the family Viperidae in the order Squamata. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
Agkistrodon piscivorus Conservation Status
Agkistrodon piscivorus is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Lifespan
- Up to 24.5 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Fun facts
- In the United States, especially in the south, A. piscivorus are often falsely characterized as aggressive.
- None of the snakes attempted to bite when researchers stood next to them.
- When approached by humans, cottonmouths seek the closest shelter possible.
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