Cottonmouth v. Rattler

#3
#3
I've caught Water Moccasins in the creeks around here using crawdads they fight like a 20lb. carp or a buffalo. They are,at least around here considered to be more dangerous than a rattler. They are stronger, faster and damn deadly silent.
 
#12
#12
That cottonmouth was pretty aggressive in defending his territory. As soon as it heard the rattlesnake, it went to investigate. That little rattler just got a little too curious, should have stayed the hell away from that big cottonmouth.

I encounter cottomouths quite frequently here in South Georgia. I also see timber rattlesnakes quite often and diamondback rattlesnakes on occasion.
 
#13
#13
I had a water moccasin try and get in a canoe with me once when I was 9-10 years old. Talk about unnerving. While I was using the paddle to ward him off all I could think about was tipping over in the water with him.
 
#14
#14
For everyone's information, the distribution of the cottonmouth in Tennessee only includes the western part of the state (mainly west of the Tennessee River) and potentially near the Alabama border. Cottonmouths are commonly mistaken for several species of water snakes. Anyone who claims to have encountered a cottonmouth in East Tennessee has misidentified another species (most likely a Northern Water snake or potentially a black rat snake). Water snakes can be heavy bodied and have coloration that could potentially be mistaken for that of a cottonmouth. Water snakes can also be fairly aggressive. However, once you have witnessed a cottonmouth up close and personal, you will quickly learn to distinguish them from other non-venomous species. One of the best diagnostic characteristics is the shape of the head. Cottonmouths (like that of other pit-vipers) have a triangular shaped head that is quite large. Many snakes will try to flatten their heads when threatened, however, look at a few photos and you will be able to see the difference.
 
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#15
#15
I'd rather encounter a diamondback than a cottonmouth. Cottonmouths strike without warning. Rattlers will atleast warn you.
 
#17
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My father was bitten by a cottonmouth about a year before I was born. It almost killed him (and by extension, me)
 
#20
#20
Then again after being bitten by a copperhead at a young age I wouldn't mind if all snakes ceased to exist.
 
#22
#22
Cottonmouth is the most aggressive venomous snake in North America. Like the video says he who strikes first wins.
 
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