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Many of the common names refer to the threat display, in which this species often stands its ground and gapes at an intruder, exposing the white lining of its mouth. Many scientists dislike the use of the term water moccasin since it can lead to confusion between the venomous cottonmouth and nonvenomous water snakes. [15]
The Florida cottonmouth (Agkistrodon conanti) is a species of venomous snake, a pit viper in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae.The species is endemic to the United States, where it occurs in southern Georgia and the Florida peninsula in nearly every type of wetlands in the region, including brackish water and offshore islands.
The cottonmouth’s name-defining characteristic includes its white (or very pale colored) mouth. The snake’s mouth is a stark contrast to the its darker colored, thick body, N.C. Park’s ...
Florida cottonmouth. This list of snakes of Florida includes all snakes in the U.S. state of Florida. Non-venomous
Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivoris) Appearance: Cottonmouths are heavy-bodied snakes with an average length of 2 1/2 feet-4 feet. Color can vary from brown to almost black with indistinct bands ...
The state is home to around 40 snake species including six that are venomous. The cottonmouth, says Grosse, is a shorter, “robust” snake that can reach lengths of 2 to 4 feet.
The western cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus leucostoma) [2] [3] [4] was once classified as a subspecies of the cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus).However, DNA based studies published in 2008 and 2015, revealed no significant genetic difference between the eastern cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus) and the western cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus leucostoma) and ...
A cottonmouth snake (water mocassin) can break down blood cells. Per the Florida Museum of Natural History, cottonmouth snakes are identified by their heavy body with light and dark brown ...