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Bookmark or Share- How to Identify a Cottonmouth Snake | SciencingCottonmouths, or water moccasins, are snakes that are native to the southeastern United States. Their territory stretches from Texas to the Eastern Seaboard, and from the Florida Keys to the middle of Missouri. These poisonous water snakes are often confused with non-venomous northern water snakes.
- 10 Fascinating Cottonmouth Snake Facts - Fact AnimalCottonmouth Facts Overview. Cottonmouths are vipers, but from a different family to the rattlers they share their space with. Its species name means “fish-eater” and this snake lives up to that; living on the water’s edge, feeding mostly on fish and frogs.
- Cottonmouth snakes: Facts about water moccasins | Live ScienceCottonmouths ( Agkistrodon piscivorus ), also called water moccasins, are venomous snakes found in the southeastern United States. They're called cottonmouths because of the white coloration...
- Agkistrodon piscivorus - WikipediaCommon names include cottonmouth, northern cottonmouth, water moccasin, swamp moccasin, black moccasin, and simply viper. Many of the common names refer to the threat display, in which this species often stands its ground and gapes at an intruder, exposing the white lining of its mouth.
- Cottonmouth Snakes - Facts, Venom & Habitat Information - Animal CornerCottonmouth snakes, also known as, swamp moccasin, black moccasin, and simply viper, have a dangerous and potentially fatal bite, although these bites are rare. They’re common name is cottonmouths because of the white coloration on the inside of their mouths, which they display when threatened.
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