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Brown Watersnake in Mississippi

Harmless

Nerodia taxispilota

Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota

Yes. The Brown Watersnake has been recorded in 2 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 Brown Watersnake records

2 listed

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