Mississippi records
Banded Watersnake in Mississippi
HarmlessNerodia fasciata
Yes. The Banded Watersnake has been recorded in 28 Mississippi counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Heavy banded or blotched body, round pupils, and a narrow head — unlike the cottonmouth's broad, blocky head.
Mississippi counties with Banded Watersnake records
28 listedSee the full Banded Watersnake profile or all snakes in Mississippi.