Florida Cottonmouth Moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorous conanti); SHOWING THE NOSE STRIPES, which are identifying characteristics, of this subspecies. It was on display at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. They are also known as; Cottonmouth Moccasin, Water Moccasin, or simply Moccasin.
A closeup of an baby Western Cottonmouth Water Moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus leucostoma). As this Western Cottonmouth gets older it's coloration will become darker and it will loose the sulphur color of its tail tip. At this stage in its life the are sometimes confused with a copperhead. They are also known as: Cottonmouth, Water Moccasin, Black Moccasin, Blunt-tail Moccasin, Stump-tail Water Moccasin, Viper, Cotton-mouthed Snake, Congo Snake, Trap-jaw, or Gapper.
