Rockport Texas - The History, Legends & Lore 1st Printing | Page 68

GLASS SNAKE (sp. Ophisaurus attenuatus) It’s also called a Glass Lizard or Jointed Snake. In order to move, the Glass Snake has to push off from objects with its sides, which is much unlike a snake that is capable of slithering along on its belly. LORE: Unlike a true Snake, the Glass Snake has a tendency to get stuck going over a high slope, such as the high point on a road. WATER MOCCASIN, SNAKE (sp. Agkistrodon piscivorus) Also known as the Cottonmouth, the Water Moccasin is a member of the Pit Viper Family, which includes Rattlesnakes and Copperheads. They’re strong swimmers and have manged to colonize many of the islands off the Gulf Coast. They are also very poisonous, as well as very agressive, and the bite from an adult Snake can be fatal. 67