Cottonmouth Snake: facts, habitat and behavior

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Broad-headed and thick-bodied, the Cottonmouth prowls southern U.S. swamps, rivers and ponds. Its gaping white mouth is a clear warning; the cytotoxic venom can cause serious tissue damage. A strong swimmer, it feeds on fish, frogs and small mammals along shaded banks.

Habitat: The Cottonmouth Snake can be found in United-states-of-america, Florida-us, Texas-us, Mexico