Northern Water Snake
Nerodia sipedon
The Northern watersnake is a species of large, nonvenomous, common snake in the family Colubridae native to North America. It is frequently mistaken for the venomous cottonmouth.
Common watersnake
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Community Sightings
Recent observations from the iNaturalist community
May 13, 2026
Lassiter Pl, Raleigh, NC, US
byacerrubrum
Research Grade
· 1 ID
May 13, 2026
Holly Springs, GA, USA
byBrett Battles
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
May 13, 2026
Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, US
byKatie
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
May 13, 2026
Sycamore Land Trust Trails, Ellettsville, IN, US
bysamiam29
Research Grade
· 1 ID