Video: Cottonmouth Takes Down Rattlesnake
The footage in this clip shows how aggressive and opportunistic the cottonmouth can be after it almost effortlessly takes down...
The footage in this clip shows how aggressive and opportunistic the cottonmouth can be after it almost effortlessly takes down a rattlesnake. As summer fishing trips take you deeper in to the wilderness, this video should serve as a reminder to always be aware of what lurks below you.
The two snakes pass each other slowly, like two bucks bristled up before a rut-crazed sparring match. The cottonmouth sized up the rattler, poised to strike. In an instant, the rattlesnake was lost in the jaws of its counterpart and became a meal for the larger snake. See the full video on ‘ojatro’ YouTube page.