What is another word for Water Moccasins?
Pronunciation: [wˈɔːtə mˈɒkəsɪnz] (IPA) 
Water moccasins, also known as cottonmouths, are venomous snakes commonly found in the southeastern United States. However, there are several synonyms for this term, including "Agkistrodon piscivorus", "copperhead", "cotton-mouth", and "water rattler". Despite their different names, these snakes are all part of the Agkistrodon genus, which includes other pit vipers such as rattlesnakes and copperheads. Water moccasins are known for their distinctive behavior, which involves opening their mouths wide to display their white-lined mouths as a warning. These snakes prefer to live near water sources such as swamps, rivers, and marshes, where they hunt for their prey of fish, frogs, and small mammals. If bitten by a water moccasin, seek medical attention immediately.
