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.

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 …

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 …

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, …

Jun 22, 2025 · Slithering through southern swamps with a flash of white inside its mouth, the cottonmouth strikes fear into many outdoor enthusiasts. This venomous pit viper, also known …

Nov 15, 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 …

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 …

When threatened, the cottonmouth may respond by coiling its body and opening its mouth as though ready to bite. The exposed white interior of the mouth is what gave rise to the common …

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 …