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Otherinfo.MidlandWatersnakeThisspeciesisoftencalled“watermoccasin”inIndiana,possiblycontributingtoitsconfusionwiththecottonmouth,whichisalso​ ...

Non-venomous

Midland watersnake (Nerodia sipedon pleuralis), northern watersnake (Nerodia sipedon sipedon)

Stout, dark-colored, dark crossbands on the back, cream-to-reddish belly with dark semicircles, round pupils

Common watersnakes have medium to heavy builds and may be 25 to 40 inches long. Head is distinct from neck. Pattern in juveniles can be very different from adults. Juveniles have dark crossbands on either light-brown, tan, or gray background that is very distinct, some may be red or orange-brown in color. Pattern turns to blotches toward the tail. Adult patterns get darker as they age and may appear solid brown or black in old individuals. Belly color may be cream to reddish in color, growing darker toward the tail with dark semicircles.

The Common watersnake is the most common aquatic snake in Indiana and may be found in nearly any aquatic habitat including around ponds...