What is Cottonmouth?

Attonmouth is a poisonous snake in the family Agkistrodon , originally from the southeastern United States. Cottonmouth can be found from Carolinas to Florida and still west like Texas. Especially known is one species, Agkistrodon Piscivory . As with many other poisonous snakes, Cottonmouth has the reputation of being somewhat aggressive, but it is not. In most cases, these snakes would prefer to avoid people, even if some remain in their place and there will be threatening displays in an effort to scare potential predators. Only when approaching or attacking, these snakes will be a more aggressive event. Cottonmouth is also known as "water mokasin", thanks to the ways of loving water a. Piscivory . These snakes can get QUV in some cases is long, which matures up to six feet (two meters) with very strong heavy bodies. Adult cottages are brown, olive or black, with crossings on their bodies, which often approach the rest of their color. Youthful have lightMore color, with more distinctive cross bars and yellow tails.

These snakes have blunt snouts and clearly defined heads. They produce a hemotoxic form of poison that attacks blood cells and connective tissue when entering the body, which seriously weakens prey. Cotton bites can be fatal if it is not immediately treated, and bites can still lead to amputation or loss of feeling due to poison damage.

Depending on the species, cotton can be found in forests and wetlands. Many cotton prefers damp areas and these snakes are very good swimmers despite their heavy weight. Cotton eat fish, other snakes and small mammals, and they do not appear on the occasion of carrion. Most of these snakes hunt their prey, although some will actively seek prey, especially if they are hungry. Like the other viper on the pit, Cottonmouth has sensitive pits sensitive to the temperature that it can use to detect fineTemperature changes that may indicate passing refreshments.

The Cottonmouth is Ovoviviparous Had, which means that the female incubate eggs inside their own bodies and give birth to one to six young. This type of reproduction carries some advantages and several other reptiles that are also born live young.

If you happen to see cotton in the wild, it is best to do quietly. The snake can be so unhappy that they see you as you see it, so if you move slowly and with respect in the opposite direction, the snake will probably do the same. You should never approach Cottonmouth, because it can cause the animal to feel threed, in which case it could hit.