Young water moccasins
May 5, 2019 9:04:28 GMT -5
Post by Ira Runyan on May 5, 2019 9:04:28 GMT -5
Young water moccasins look different than adults. Juveniles and young adults have bands across their bodies and are lighter brown. Their patterns, which can be striking, fade or are lost as they age. Adults can be very dark in color sometimes almost black.
The juveniles have bright-yellow tail tips that they use as a caudal lure to attract prey. They move the tail tip slowly back and forth to lure prey, such as frogs, within striking distance.
