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The cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus) is a semiaquatic snake of the genus Agkistrodon. These venomous reptiles also often are known by the name water moccasin.. Cottonmouths are large, hefty snakes that usually are deep brown or black in coloration.hey are prevalent especially in the southeastern region of the nation. The geographic scope of these reptiles includes Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, Texas, Virginia, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas and Mississippi.
A Water Moccasin and a Cottonmouth are the same species of snake, Agkistrodon piscivorus âhooked-tooth fish-eaterâ. I'm not sure which name is more popular. The moccasin name is more of a native name, I believe, because these snakes live in water and have a color pattern similar to native shoes.