Quick quiz
Western Cottonmouth
4 questions · click an answer to see how you did.
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1. Why is this snake called a "cottonmouth"?
💡 Think about what color cotton is.
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2. What does the Western Cottonmouth do when it feels threatened?
💡 It's a kind of warning display.
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3. Where does the Western Cottonmouth live?
💡 Think about the place named in the summary.
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4. Look closely at the page: what kinds of animals does the Western Cottonmouth eat? Name as many as you can, and tell us one thing that makes this snake a good swimmer.
💡 Check the top summary and the "What was it like?" section.