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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — When there is plentiful rain, our local zoologist says the risk of curious puppies having a run-in with a cottonmouth or water moccasin increases in South Florida. The venomous ...

Are water moccasins and cottonmouths the same snake? If so, why two names? By any name, this venomous snake is known to bite when threatened and poses a danger to humans. Learn more about the ...

The northern watersnake (Nerodia sipedon sipedon), also known as the common watersnake, can be found throughout Ohio. In fact, it has been spotted in all but six of Ohio's 88 counties, according to ...

For Oklahoma lake-goers, encountering snakes can be a startling and often unsettling part of the lake-day experience. Various snake species inhabit areas in and around the state's waters. “Nearly 50 ...