Florida records
Plain-bellied Watersnake in Florida
HarmlessNerodia erythrogaster

Yes. The Plain-bellied Watersnake has been recorded in 25 Florida counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Heavy banded or blotched body, round pupils, and a narrow head — unlike the cottonmouth's broad, blocky head.
Florida counties with Plain-bellied Watersnake records
25 listedSee the full Plain-bellied Watersnake profile or all snakes in Florida.