Nonvenomous Northern Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon) that was not spooked at all. A lot of times they will easily get spooked and they are gone into the water. Non venomous water snakes are the snakes that dropping into boats when people are claiming those snakes to be cottonmouths. Description: Northern watersnakes range in size from 24 to 55 in (61-140 cm). They are fairly dark-colored snakes and may be brown, tan or grayish. The coloration is much more vivid in young and wet specimens. Their bac

8.7K views · 135 reactions | A Northern Water Snake (Nerodia sipedon) navigates the brackish waters of a Chesapeake Bay tributary, likely in search of fish and amphibian prey. These non-venomous snakes are known to eat everything from sculpins to leopard frogs. Predators include Eastern kingsnakes, raccoons, largemouth bass, and snapping turtles. This snake was about 4 feet long. | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | Facebook

1K views · 24 reactions | Take a minute to learn about the natural history of the Northern Water Snake and its role in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | Facebook

17K views · 139 reactions |  Oklahoma’s four species of non-venomous watersnake are often misidentified as the venomous northern cottonmouth. The best clue for identification is the shape of the pupil. Avoid unwanted snake encounters by watching where you put your hands and feet! #outdoors #outdooroklahoma | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) | Facebook