Cottonmouth Quiz: What’s Your Snake Knowledge?

Quiz Questions

What is the common name for Agkistrodon piscivorus?

• Copperhead
• Cottonmouth/Water Moccasin
• Rattlesnake
• Coral snake

What is the average length of an adult cottonmouth snake?

• 5-6 feet
• 4-5 feet
• 2-3 feet
• 2-4 feet

Where are cottonmouth snakes commonly found?

• Africa
• North America
• South America
• Asia

What is the primary habitat of cottonmouth snakes?

• Swamps
• Deserts
• Forests
• Mountains

What is the color of a cottonmouth snake's mouth?

• White
• Red
• Black
• Yellow

What is the primary diet of cottonmouth snakes?

• Mammals
• Insects
• Frogs & Fish
• Birds

How venomous are cottonmouth snakes?

• Highly venomous
• Non-venomous
• Moderately venomous
• Mildly venomous

What is the average lifespan of a cottonmouth snake in the wild?

• 10-15 years
• 5-10 years
• 15-20 years
• 20-25 years

How do cottonmouth snakes defend themselves?

• Playing dead
• Camouflage
• Spitting venom
• Biting

What is the average weight of an adult cottonmouth snake?

• 1-2 pounds
• 3-4 pounds
• 4-5 pounds
• 2-3 pounds

What is the primary breeding season for cottonmouth snakes?

• Winter
• Spring
• Fall
• Summer

How many offspring do cottonmouth snakes typically have in a single litter?

• 4-6
• 1-3
• 7-9
• 10-20

What is the average gestation period for cottonmouth snakes?

• 3-4 months
• 2-3 months
• 4-5 months
• 1-2 months

What is the primary method of hunting for cottonmouth snakes?

• Climbing
• Digging
• Chasing
• Ambush

What is the primary threat to cottonmouth snakes?

• Predators
• Climate change
• Habitat loss
• Disease