Kentucky records
Diamondback Watersnake in Kentucky
HarmlessNerodia rhombifer

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