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Agkistrodon piscivorus
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by DerekK on September 15, 2000
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What are the correct scientific names for the following:
1. Eastern Cottomouth
2. Florida Cottonmouth
3. Southern Cottonmouth
4. Western Cottonmouth
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by Charper on September 15, 2000
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Eastern Cottonmouth, A.p.piscivorous
Piscivorous means "fish eater".
Western Cottonmouth, A.p.leucostoma
Leucostoma means "white mouth".
Florida Cottonmouth, A.p.conanti
Conanti was named after Roger Conant.
There is no Southern Cottonmouth. That is odd isn't it.
CH
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by DerekK on September 15, 2000
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Chris,
Yes it is odd, however, I have seen the term "Southern Cottonmouth" more than once; I wonder now, if they were refering to the Eastern or Florida Cottonmouth, since we know there isn't a Northern Cottonmouth.
perplexed,
Derek
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by GREGLONGHURST on September 18, 2000
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Derek: Out of curiosity, where have you seen "Southern Cottonmouth"? I'm thinking that perhaps you have that term confused with the Southern Copperhead (Agkistrodon c. contortrix).
In case you haven't checked out the links page yet, here's a site that goes into some detail on tbe Florida cottonmouth & the southern copperhead.
http://www.jbfishing.com/snakes/
Enjoy. You seem to have the right attitude. Keep it up.
~~Greg~~
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by DerekK on September 18, 2000
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Greg,
That could be a real possibility, because I normally study venomous by genus.
I will definitely check out the site/sites you have listed.
Thanks Much,
Derek K.
P.S. I will more than likely have mucho questiones, once I start digging into Coral Snakes of the Americas .
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by GREGLONGHURST on September 30, 2000
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Derek: I have had that book since it first became available...I was on a waiting list for it. I'll be glad to attempt to answer any questions you may have, either here or via e-mail.
~~Greg~~
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by DerekK on October 2, 2000
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Greg,
I was quite fortunate acquiring it as soon as I did ! I initially ordered it from Amazon.com (Special Order 4-6 wks delivery), however, decided to check Barnes & Nobel(in stock), so I cancelled my initial order with A.com and placed an order with B & N. Result: delivery accomplished 3 days. Additionally I have been on a Spending Spree with regard to other Herpetological References, such as, Dangerous Snakes of Australia(Mirtschin), Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia(Cogger Sixth Addition), A guide to the Snakes of Papua New Guinea(Oshea), A Field Guide to the Snakes and Amphibians of Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand & Singapore(Numerous, VERY GOOD for the price), Rattlesnake Portrait of a Predator(Rubio), Snake Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference Volume 1(McDiarmid, Campbell, Toure), previously acquired The Dangerous Snakes of Africa(Sprawls, Branch), and of course Coral Snakes of the Americas(Roze).
So far, I have only had time to skim through most of the above, but hope to start digging into Coral Snakes of the Americas very soon.
I will most certainly appreciate any and all advice,guidance, ect., that you might convey upon me !
Respectfully,
Derek
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by filthy on October 17, 2000
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Hi,
I've heard the term 'Southern Cottonmouth' used several times to describe conanti, but that was a long time ago and just in conversation. As it was used, it was just another, common name.
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by DerekK on October 17, 2000
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Hey Filthy,
You just confirmed the fact, that I hadn't imagined the term Southern Cottonmouth nor confused it with the Southern Copperhead.
Thanks,
Derek
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