Animals and the environment. In the series, each of the eight books describes the habitats, reproduction, and hunting techniques of a species of snakes. Included are full color photos, a range map, and a facts summary for the snake. Each book is divided into chapters and is designed to support struggling readers in writing research reports. Pictures in this book show the detail and variety of markings found in cottonmouths, so named for their white mouths that look like cotton.
Information describes the hunting habits of the cottonmouth as they feed mostly on fish.
As members of the Viperidae family, sometimes called pit vipers, their defense includes loreal pits near their eyes that can sense body heat from other animals. The cottonmouth is found in the southeastern United States and is not an endangered species. A glossary and a list of books for further reading are included.