Common watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Nerodia sipedon
HARMLESS
Description:
Size:
Adults 20 - 42 inches (51 - 107 cm)
Prey:
Primarily fish and frogs
Reproduction:
Habitat:
Ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, wetland areas, and virtually any permanent bodies of water
Other Information:
Often confused with the venomous cottonmouth, this harmless snake is commonly seen basking on logs and rocks near water. When threatened it may emit a foul-smelling musk or even attempt to bite.
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