The southeastern United States has many fascinating snakes – none more feared than the highly venomous cottonmouth. These semi-aquatic reptiles hunt around swamps, rivers, and lakes – climbing trees and falling into boats. How big can these snakes get? Watch this incredible video to find out!
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