Cottonmouth snakes are venomous reptiles found in the southeastern US. They are known for their white mouth lining.

Snake lungworm disease, which infects at least 19 snake species, is poised to spread throughout the southeastern U.S.

A bevy of slithering, sneaky, watch-where-you-step snakes came out of hiding. Chief among them was the notorious and venomous ...

Cottonmouth snakes are a regular sight and hazard along the rivers, lakes, and swamps of the southeastern United States. Excellent swimmers and climbers, cottonmouths are a potential danger to ...

A bevy of slithering, sneaky, watch-where-you-step snakes came out of hiding. Chief among them was the notorious and venomous cottonmouth snake, a.k.a., water moccasin, that turned up in the ...

Cobras strike fear all over the world while the American cottonmouth causes serious injury and death in the United States. Both venomous snakes can be deadly but which causes more deaths?

The new mark, which is a profile of a venomous cottonmouth snake’s head, is the Georgia-based team’s way of sticking with the traditional snakehead logo while giving it a much-needed update.

It is the only large (up to 42 inches) water snake in our range. This species is frequently called or mistaken for a cottonmouth (water moccasin); this latter species is a large venomous snake that ...