North Carolina records
Banded Watersnake in North Carolina
HarmlessNerodia fasciata
Yes. The Banded Watersnake has been recorded in 41 North Carolina counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Heavy banded or blotched body, round pupils, and a narrow head — unlike the cottonmouth's broad, blocky head.
North Carolina counties with Banded Watersnake records
41 listedSee the full Banded Watersnake profile or all snakes in North Carolina.