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 ...

The cottonmouth, or water moccasin, is often regarded as one of the most dangerous snakes in the southern United States.

Florida is home to over 40 snake species, with only six venomous. Snakes are most active during the warmer months of spring and early summer. The cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin, is a ...

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 ...

Louisiana is home to 48 different species of snakes, but only seven of these species are venomous. Louisiana's venomous snakes include three different species of rattlesnake, two species of coral ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — Could you tell the difference between a venomous water moccasin or cottonmouth and a non-venomous water ...

There are more than 40 species of snakes that are native to Florida, but only six of them are venomous. This week The News-Press and Naples Daily News is taking a closer look at each of these snakes ...