All About Water Moccasins and Cottonmouths

What Is a Water Moccasin (Cottonmouth)? The water moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus), also known as the cottonmouth, is a venomous pit viper native to the southeastern United States. This snake is infamous for its threat display—opening its mouth wide to reveal a bright white interior, hence the nickname “cottonmouth.” Though feared for their venom, water moccasins […]