Snakes are of the suborder Serpentes in the order Squamata in the class Reptilia. so the scientific name is OPHIDIA.
Squamata is the scientific name for snakes and lizards.
Lampropeltis
The scientific name of water boatman is "Corixidae."
The scientific name for viper snakes is Viperidae.
What different types of snakes vary by their size and name.
Water moccasin is another common name for a cottonmouth snake.
the other name for a moccasin snake is the cotton mouth
The water moccasin received its name due to its behavior of swimming in water and its resemblance to moccasin shoes. The term "moccasin" refers to a type of shoe, which reflects the snake's habit of being frequently found in aquatic environments.
Snakes are of the suborder Serpentes in the order Squamata in the class Reptilia. so the scientific name is OPHIDIA.
Squamata is the scientific name for snakes and lizards.
Lampropeltis
How did the cottonmouth (water moccasin) get its name? From it's treat display, opening it's mouth as a warning.
Lampropeltis
No - they are completely separate species. The banded water snake or Southern water snake has the Latin name Nerodia fasciata - the Water moccasin is Agkistrodon piscivorus. Additionally - The banded water snake is non-venomous, as opposed to the highly venomous Water moccasin !
The scientific name is Chrysopelea.
The Cottonmouth.