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.

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 swamps, marshes and waterways of East Texas are loaded with snakes and they are on the prowl right now. In most cases every dark-colored snake encountered in these realms is labeled a “water ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, are another of our state’s six venomous snake species. They’re cousins to ...