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Northern Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon sipedon

Description:

almost 2' long

Habitat:

Sunning itself on rocks on edge of a lake.

Notes:

David spotted it. 9:25am.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Northern Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon sipedon Snakes of Virginia


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4 Comments

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 6 years ago

This looks like a Northern Watersnake to me as well, Laura.

http://www.virginiaherpetologicalsociety...

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 6 years ago

thanks Jellis.Need to read more carefully.

Jellis
Jellis 6 years ago

Hema she said 2 feet not 2 inches. This looks like it could be an Eastern Hognose.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 6 years ago

all the action packed in just 2 inches!

LauraLOVESbirds
Spotted by
LauraLOVESbirds

Chesapeake City, Virginia, USA

Spotted on May 14, 2017
Submitted on May 14, 2017

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