Black moccasin
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Black moccasin may refer to:
- Agkistrodon piscivorusAgkistrodon piscivorusAgkistrodon piscivorus is a venomous snake, a species of pit viper, found in the southeastern United States. Adults are large and capable of delivering a painful and potentially fatal bite. When antagonized they will stand their ground by coiling their bodies and displaying their fangs...
, a.k.a. the cottonmouth, a venomous pitviper species found in the eastern United States. - Lampropeltis getulaLampropeltis getulaLampropeltis getula is a harmless colubrid species found in the United States and Mexico. A distinct color pattern and the common belief that this species actively hunts for venomous snakes helps to protect them from people. It has long been a favorite among collectors...
, a.k.a. the eastern kingsnake, a harmless colubrid species found in the eastern United States.