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Banded Watersnake in South Carolina

Harmless

Nerodia fasciata

Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata

Yes. The Banded Watersnake has been recorded in 30 South 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.

South Carolina counties with Banded Watersnake records

30 listed

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