Contrary to popular belief, water moccasins and cottonmouth snakes are the same snakes. Both terms refer to the same species, Agkistrodon piscivorus, a venomous water snake in North America. Read on ...

The cottonmouth, or water moccasin, is often regarded as one of the most dangerous snakes in the southern United States. Tales of their aggression, including claims that they chase humans, have ...

Anytime you’re exploring the great outdoors, you’re likely to cross paths with a variety of wildlife. This is especially true in the southeastern United States. Most of the time, these creatures go ...

There are more than 40 species of snakes that are native to Florida, but only six of them are venomous. This week The News-Press and Naples Daily News is taking a closer look at each of these snakes ...

Most people who live or have spent time in the southeastern United States have encountered a cottonmouth snake. These highly venomous snakes are semi-aquatic, and tend to hunt around lakes, swamps and ...

A BREVARD COUNTY BUSINESS IS WARNING FAMILIES ONLINE ABOUT VENOMOUS SNAKES OCCUPYING ITS PARKING LOT. IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR WHERE SOME PEOPLE ARE SPOTTING COTTONMOUTH SNAKES, TYPICALLY OCCUPYING THE ...

Florida is home to over 40 snake species, with only six venomous. Snakes are most active during the warmer months of spring and early summer. The cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin, is a ...