Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Description
How to Identify
Heavy-bodied aquatic snake with dark crossbands near the neck that become alternating blotches toward the tail.
Size
Usually 24-42 inches.
Diet
Primarily fish and amphibians.
Habitat
Rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, and adjacent banks.
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Location
Where it is found
Common in the Mountains and Piedmont; replaced by other watersnakes farther east.