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Common Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon)

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

About the Common Watersnake

The northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon) is a species of large, nonvenomous, common snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to North America.

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 83,517 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Common Watersnake?

The scientific name of the Common Watersnake is Nerodia sipedon.

How many Common Watersnake sightings have been recorded?

83,517 observations of the Common Watersnake have been recorded on iNaturalist.

83,517 observations on iNaturalist
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