Male vs female cottonmouth snakes: Size, hunting patterns, and defensive behaviours

Male cottonmouths are generally larger and heavier than females, possessing longer tails and jaws that allow them to consume taller prey. Despite these size differences, both sexes share similar hunting strategies, defensive behaviors, and habitats, relying on escape and deterrence over aggression. Their venom is cytotoxic, and both sexes produce it similarly.

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