Cottonmouth

Large water snake with a spade-shaped head. Edges of mouth are tan. Young snakes are usually banded; older individuals are blotchy black and/or brownish.

Additional information

Common Name

Cottonmouth

Scientific Name

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Habitat

Flooded woodlands, lakes, swamps, bayous, rivers, streams.

Size

To 6 ft. (1.8 m)