Stressed snakes strike first: Hormone levels and defensive behavior in free ranging cottonmouths (Agkistrodon piscivorus).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2016.11.003
Abstract: Stress is believed to be an important factor mediating animal behavior. Here we explore the relationship between concentrations of a stress hormone and defensive behavior of a snake. The cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus) is an abundant,… read more here.
Keywords: cort; behavior; agkistrodon piscivorus; defensive behavior ... See more keywords