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Common watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Photo by LisaPowers
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Juvenile snake with very pretty banding and coloration.

Habitat:

Alongside a small stream.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LisaPowers
They are very textured and have keeled scales, and yes, the scales on the head are smooth.
HemaShah
I like the way the pattern shows . You can almost feel the texture. Looks smoother on the face.

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Tennessee Snakes, Lizards and Turtles
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Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation
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Reptiles of the South East
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedJune 20, 2014

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