Cottonmouths and water moccasins are not two different snakes. They are two common names for the same venomous species, ...

If you've ever spent time at a river or lake, you've most likely been warned about a water moccasin or cottonmouth. These snakes are among the few aquatic snakes in North America, and their venomous ...

Few snakes generate as much confusion as the water moccasin and the cottonmouth. Many people assume they are different species, while others aren’t sure whether either one is actually venomous. The ...

Encountering a cottonmouth, North America's famous venomous snake, requires caution. Primarily found in the southeastern US, ...