A cottonmouth in water in Tennessee – the high position in the water and upward-tilted head can help distinguish it from Nerodia watersnakes such as the common watersnake, although there is …

Jul 12, 2024 · Discover where cottonmouth snakes live, how to identify them, and whether they are venomous and aggressive.

Apr 25, 2024 · They are named cottonmouth as the insides of their mouth, visible when they gape at their prey, are white. These snakes are indigenous to the Southeastern United States and are also …

Dec 26, 2025 · The snake’s colloquial name cottonmouth is taken from the coloration of the inside of its mouth, which is bright white. When handled or provoked, water moccasins can strike out and bite …

The cottonmouth snake (Agkistrodon piscivorus), also known as Water Moccasins, is a species of pit viper in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae. Native to the southeastern United States, it …

In our region cottonmouths are generally restricted to the Coastal Plain but are found in a few Piedmont locations west of Atlanta, Georgia. They can be found in nearly all freshwater habitats but are most …

Cottonmouth snakes are a type of venomous pit viper found in the South East US. They are semiaquatic and are found near water, which is why they are also referred to as water moccasins. Cottonmouths …

Oct 16, 2024 · The cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus) is the only venomous water snake in North America, and one of only four venomous snakes in the United States. The others include the …

The Cottonmouth, or Water Moccasin, is far more than just a venomous snake. It is a highly specialized predator, a crucial component of its wetland ecosystem, and a testament to the incredible diversity of …

Cottonmouths, Agkistrodon piscivorus , are found in the United States ranging from as far north as the James River in Virginia to the western edge of Missouri, and as far south as the Florida Keys and the …