Agkistrodon piscivorus - Wikipedia 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
What Is a Moccasin Snake? Cottonmouth ID and Bite Facts A moccasin snake is the cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus), a venomous pit viper found across the southeastern United States It’s the only venomous water snake in North America, which is why it’s also called the water moccasin, swamp moccasin, or black moccasin The name “cottonmouth” comes from the bright white interior of its mouth, which it displays as a warning when threatened
Cottonmouth Snakes - Facts, Venom Habitat Information 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 States, it is the world’s only semiaquatic viper and can be found in or near water
Water moccasin | Bite, Diet, Size, Facts | Britannica 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 and bite people
Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus) - Species Profile 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 name, 'cottonmouth '
How venomous are cottonmouth snakes? - Poison Control Cottonmouth snakes are a type of venomous pit viper found in the South East US They are semiaquatic and are found near water, which is why they are also referred to as water moccasins Cottonmouths prefer to leave you alone, but occasionally do bite
Cottonmouth truths every southerner should know - MSN Cottonmouth truths every southerner should know Cottonmouths, or water moccasins, are venomous wetland snakes native to the southeastern United States, often misunderstood as aggressive killers
Agkistrodon piscivorus (conanti) | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web - ADW Cottonmouths, Agkistrodon piscivorus , are found in the United States ranging from as far north as the James River in Virginia to the western edge of Missouri, and as far south as the Florida Keys and the western part of Texas