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The cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin, is a venomous snake found throughout Florida. There are more than 40 species of snakes that are native to Florida, but only six of them are venomous.

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Summer Snake Series: Cottonmouth is on Florida's venomous list. Mark H. Bickel and Lianna Norman, Fort Myers News-Press. Thu, June 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM UTC. 1 min read.