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 ...

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