Diamondback Water Snake
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Diamondback Water Snake
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Learn about the Diamondback Water Snake—its habitat , behavior , and how to identify this non-venomous reptile commonly found near water .
Learn About the Diamondback Watersnake in Simple Terms
Learn about the diamondback watersnake : its habitat , behavior , diet, and why it's important in wetlands. Safe, clear, and easy to understand.
How can you tell if it is a diamondback water snake ? We help you identify these common harmless, fish-eating snakes .
Diamondback Water Snake Range Map
Explore the Diamondback Water Snake range map, a comprehensive overview of its habitat , distribution, and key locations in the United States.
The diamondback water snake is the largest North American water snake . The heavy-bodied, natricine colubrid, also known as the northern diamondback water snake , is endemic to the Central United States and Mexico. It can be identified by numerous dark diamond-shaped marks that make up a chain-like pattern on its back.
Nerodia rhombifer
Nerodia rhombifer, commonly known as the diamondback water snake , is a species of nonvenomous natricine colubrid endemic to the central United States and northern Mexico. There are three recognized subspecies of N. rhombifer, including the nominotypical subspecies.
Diamondback water snakes are often confused with timber rattlesnakes because both have patterns on their backs. Diamondback water snakes have round pupils and diamond patterns on their backs.