the other name for a moccasin snake is the cotton mouth
Water moccasin is another common name for a cottonmouth snake.
The water moccasin's scientific name is Agkistrodon piscivorus
The water moccasin received its name due to its behavior of swimming in water and its resemblance to moccasin shoes. The term "moccasin" refers to a type of shoe, which reflects the snake's habit of being frequently found in aquatic environments.
How did the cottonmouth (water moccasin) get its name? From it's treat display, opening it's mouth as a warning.
No - they are completely separate species. The banded water snake or Southern water snake has the Latin name Nerodia fasciata - the Water moccasin is Agkistrodon piscivorus. Additionally - The banded water snake is non-venomous, as opposed to the highly venomous Water moccasin !
The Cottonmouth.
Water moccasin venom isn't a cure for HIV.
Shoes or water snake, it's moccasin.
Its other name is the Cottonmouth.
No, water moccasin is a common noun. It is a general word for a type of snake.
No, the cottonmouth or water moccasin is a very common venomous snake of the south, found near water.
Water Moccasin by JZ