Safety note: Highly venomous; avoid handling.
The Florida Cottonmouth is a venomous snake known for its distinctive cotton-white mouth, which it displays when threatened. It is often found near water bodies.
Habitat
Prefers swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on fish, amphibians, and small mammals.
How common
Uncommon
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