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Common names include cottonmouth, northern cottonmouth, water moccasin, swamp moccasin, black moccasin, and simply viper. [14] 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.
Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, are cousins of copperheads — a venomous snake frequently seen in the Triangle. Although cottonmouths are primarily found in the eastern part of ...
The eastern cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus) [4] [5] 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 synonymized ...
Cottonmouth. Cottonmouths are venomous, semi-aquatic snakes, also known as “water moccasins.” They have large, triangular heads and wide jowls due to their venom-filled glands.
A cottonmouth snake (water mocassin) can break down blood cells. ... ∎ Cottonmouth (water moccasin) ∎ Timber rattlesnake. ∎ Copperhead snake. ∎ Black widow spider. ∎ Brown recluse spider.
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 ...
Cottonmouth snakes are a regular sight and hazard along the rivers, lakes, and swamps of the southeastern United States. Excellent swimmers and climbers, cottonmouths are a potential danger to ...
Agkistrodon is a genus of pit vipers commonly known as American moccasins. [2] [3] The genus is endemic to North America, ranging from the Southern United States to northern Costa Rica. [1] Eight species are currently recognized, [4] [5] all of them monotypic and closely related. [6] Common names include: cottonmouths, copperheads, and cantils. [7]