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Though some species may resemble cottonmouths, these venomous snakes are still identifiable if you know what to look for. Adult cottonmouths are heavy-bodied snakes with noticeably thicker heads than bodies (something that distinguishes them from many of the water snakes they are mistaken for).
The Western Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorous) or water moccasin is one of the venomous snakes residing in north central Texas.Although it does occur in the Dallas and Fort Worth area it is rarely seen by most. Instead most individuals misidentify the harmless water snake as a cottonmouth.he Western Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorous) or water moccasin is one of the venomous snakes residing in north central Texas.