Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, are venomous snakes found ... from southeastern Virginia to Florida, west to central Texas and north to southern Illinois and Indiana, according ...

Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction of the snake population, ...

If so, why two names? By any name, this venomous snake is known to bite when threatened and poses a danger to humans. Learn more about the cottonmouth/water moccasin in this informative video.

A Texan encountered a venomous cottonmouth ... said. “Snakes are an important part of our ecosystems and provide services that benefit us.” Cottonmouths, also known as water moccasins ...

Cottonmouth, also known as a water moccasin. Photo courtesy Asih.org ... friend of Jack.” Most venomous snakes in South Texas, with the exception of the coral snake, will be thick and fat ...

The cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin, is a venomous snake found throughout Florida. There are more than 40 ...

Venomous snakes, such as the rattlesnake ... (By the way, the venomous cottonmouth, also known as water moccasin, also does not chase people as often claimed.) ...

Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, are another of our state’s six venomous snake species. They’re cousins to copperheads, a venomous snake frequently seen throughout the Triangle.

RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — Could you tell the difference between a venomous water moccasin or cottonmouth and a non-venomous water snake? The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has provided ...