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Common Watersnake in New Hampshire

Harmless

Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon

Yes. The Common Watersnake has been recorded in 9 New Hampshire counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Heavy banded or blotched body, round pupils, and a narrow head — unlike the cottonmouth's broad, blocky head.

New Hampshire counties with Common Watersnake records

9 listed

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