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.

Among the most adept swimmers are sea snakes, which spend their entire lives in the ocean, and water snakes that live in and around fresh-water habitats in the eastern half of the United States.

To put it simply, yes, they are venomous. But are they extremely dangerous? Not quite. Water moccasins are compelling creatures that stand their ground when threatened, unlike many other snake species ...

In the heat of the summer people often take to lakes and rivers to cool down, but they aren’t the only ones. Snakes can often be seen swimming through the water. However, contrary to popular belief, ...

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 ...

Take a second look before you condemn one of the plentiful, and harmless, water snakes with the reputation of its less-friendly cousin, the western cottonmouth. Also known by the name water moccasin, ...

In the heart of the Florida swamp, where the air is thick with humidity and the landscape teems with life, one of nature’s most notorious predators thrives – the water moccasin, also known as the ...