Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
This snake was found on the edge of a creek in Oklahoma. Agkistrodon piscivorus is a species of venomous snake, a pit viper in the subfamily Crotalinae of the family Viperidae. It is one of the world's few semiaquatic vipers (along with the Florida cottonmouth), and is native to the Southeastern United States. [5]
Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, are venomous snakes found throughout the southeastern U.S. that can be identified by the white color in their mouths.
Cottonmouth snakes, also known as, swamp moccasin, black moccasin, and simply viper, have a dangerous and potentially fatal bite, although these bites are rare. They’re common name is cottonmouths because of the white coloration on the inside of their mouths, which they display when threatened.
The cottonmouth is one of the few semi-aquatic venomous snakes worldwide. 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 are also called water moccasins as they prefer living in water for a long time.
Basic description. The average adult Florida cottonmouth is 30-48 inches (76-122 cm) in total length. This snake is heavy bodied with a pattern of light brown and dark brown crossbands containing many dark spots and speckles. The pattern darkens with age so adults may become uniformly black.
Classifying the Water Moccasin. There are essentially three types of water moccasins, and all of them contain venom that could potentially harm or even kill (rarely) a human should the snake bite. These three types include: the eastern water moccasin. the western water moccasin. the Florida water moccasin.
The exposed white interior of the mouth is what gave rise to the common name, 'cottonmouth.' Given the chance, the cottonmouth usually will retreat. This open mouth threat display has led to the widespread belief that cottonmouths are aggressive snakes (Florida Museum of Natural History, 2018).
The cottonmouth, Agkistrodon piscivorus, also known as the northern cottonmouth, ‘gaper’, water, swamp and black ‘moccasin’, is a semiaquatic, venoumous pit viper native to Southeastern USA. Cottonmouth Facts Overview
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 include the rattlesnake, copperhead and coral snake. Populating most of the Southeast, the cottonmouth gets its name from the white color inside its mouth, although a Native American ...
The cottonmouth snake, also known as the water moccasin, is a venomous snake species found primarily in southern parts of the United States. In this guide, we will delve into various aspects of the cottonmouth’s biology, behavior, and the importance of understanding this fascinating yet dangerous snake.