Massachusetts records
Common Watersnake in Massachusetts
HarmlessNerodia sipedon
Yes. The Common Watersnake has been recorded in 13 Massachusetts counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Heavy banded or blotched body, round pupils, and a narrow head — unlike the cottonmouth's broad, blocky head.
Massachusetts counties with Common Watersnake records
13 listedSee the full Common Watersnake profile or all snakes in Massachusetts.