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Cottonmouth (water moccasin): Cottonmouths, also known as water moccasins, are dark brown or black, with a pattern of light brown and dark brown crossbands with many dark spots and speckles.

Appearance: Cottonmouths are about 3 feet long, with dark crossband patterns and light brown centers. As per their name, they are known for the contrasting white, cotton-like color inside their mouths ...

Habitat: Cottonmouths generally prefer water, mainly inhabiting areas ... growing longer than a foot in length. They have dark gray spotted patterns on gray, pink, or red skin.

Crawfish frogs are in decline due to habitat loss and fish predation. Scientists are working to reverse this by establishing new populations.

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S., Mississippi. What are their habitats?