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Diamond-backed Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Habitat:

Swampy,Marsh

Notes:

Was walking by the Red River and stumbled upon a nest (of three) approx.3-4ft long

1 Species ID Suggestions

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 12 years ago
Diamond-backed watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer Nerodia rhombifer


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3 Comments

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 12 years ago

Like I caution everyone who mentions head shape, that's not a good way to ID snakes. Quite a few non-venomous snakes - watersnakes included - will flatten out their head when they feel threatened. Here are some photos I've taken that show this: http://oksnakes.org/index.cfm?id=16

Jinga
Jinga 12 years ago

Thank you!! :D thought his head was a tad odd shaped

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 12 years ago

Hi, Jessica. This is actually a harmless diamond-backed watersnake.

Jinga
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Jinga

Bossier City, Louisiana, USA

Spotted on Mar 14, 2012
Submitted on Mar 14, 2012

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