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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The cottonmouth, or water moccasin, is a dark-colored, heavy-bodied snake that can grow to an average of 2-4 feet in length. Juvenile cottonmouths are a brown or tan color with darker, …

The cottonmouth is the most aquatic of North American venomous snakes and can be found in most habitats associated with water. Like other ectothermic (“cold-blooded”) reptiles, …

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 …

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 …