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Mississippi Green Watersnake in Illinois

Harmless

Nerodia cyclopion

Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion

Yes. The Mississippi Green Watersnake has been recorded in 2 Illinois counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Heavy banded or blotched body, round pupils, and a narrow head — unlike the cottonmouth's broad, blocky head.

Illinois counties with Mississippi Green Watersnake records

2 listed

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