Despite their fearsome reputation, only one in 500 snakebites in the U.S. are fatal thanks to widespread access to antivenom and medical care. That said, most bites occur between April and October, ...

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.

Friends at the snake identification Facebook group noted the neonate cottonmouth is more of a brick red or maroon while the young copperhead is grayish pink.

The Mississippi River is home to the infamous cottonmouth snake, known for its aggressive nature. This snake thrives in the river’s swampy areas, often seen basking on logs or swimming effortlessly in ...

The Mississippi River is home to the infamous cottonmouth snake, known for its aggressive nature. This snake thrives in the river’s swampy areas, often seen basking on logs or swimming effortlessly in ...

There are four main types of venomous snakes native to the U.S.—rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes. Virginia is home to three of these types, with the coral snake being ...

The cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin, is one of the most misunderstood venomous snakes in the U.S. Known for its defensive behavior and open-mouth threat display, it plays a vital ...

The four types of venomous snakes native to Kansas all share the same distinctive physical feature, a heat-sensitive pit in front of each eye.

The four types of venomous snakes native to Kansas all share the same distinctive physical feature, a heat-sensitive pit in front of each eye.

“The most commonly misidentified venomous snake in Kansas is the cottonmouth,” Ricketts said. “There has not been a confirmed cottonmouth sighting in Kansas since the 1990s.