Nerodia Sipedon

The common watersnake (Nerodia sipedon) [4] is a species of large, nonvenomous, common snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to North America. It is frequently mistaken for the. Apr 25, 2024 · Learn about the northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon) – its size, identification, range, habitat, diet, adaptations, images, if it is poisonous, and its care The northern subspecies, N. s. sipedon, inhabits states from the eastern Great Plains to the Atlantic Ocean, whereas the midland subspecies, N. s. pleuralis, inhabits the lower Mississippi River basin. Nerodia sipedon almost always bites repeatedly when captured, especially the adults. Their long teeth, adapted for holding struggling fish, can inflict a minor wound. They also discharge musk from glands. Apr 29, 2025 · Nerodia sipedon, commonly known as the northern watersnake, is a widespread, nonvenomous colubrid found throughout the eastern and central United States, including much of the.