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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and PreserveTwo kayakers paddle along the blue bayou at the Barataria Preserve.
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A Water Moccasin swims through the bayou.  

Did You Know?
The juvenile cottonmouth or water moccasin will warn you of its dangerous bite in many ways. It releases a musky odor, opens its mouth wide to show you his white mouth and fangs, and lastly will pretend to strike at you. But the snake doesn't really want to bite you.

Last Updated: August 23, 2006 at 17:05 EST