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 ...

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.

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 ...

If you saw a snake in your backyard, would you know if it was venomous? Sure, it's easy to tell a rattler from a rat snake, but other species are harder to identify. To give us some pointers, the ...

Of those 39 species, only about seven snakes are commonly seen in water, such as those found in the Arkansas River. Many of these are harmless, but some can be aggressive—here’s ...

Learn what cottonmouth snakes (water moccasins) look like, where they are in NC, differences between them and non-venomous watersnakes and how to avoid a bite. Photos.

The cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin, is a venomous snake found throughout Florida. There are more than 40 species of snakes that are native to Florida, but only six of them are venomous.