NORTHERN WATER SNAKE  Nerodia sipedon 

Length: 24-42 inches.                                                   

Color: Will vary, mostly darkish.

Habitat: Streams, lakes, ponds, and marshes. Prefers quiet areas.

Range: Quebec to North Carolina to Colorado.

Diet: Toads, frogs, fish, and salamanders.

Notes: Colors widely vary.  Water snakes are often mistaken for Water Moccasins.      

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