Northern Water Snake
Scientific Name:
The scientific name for the Northern Water Snake is Nerodia sipedon sipedon
Where they're located in New Jersey:
Northern Water Snakes are found throughout the state
Venomous:
No, Northern Water Snakes are not venomous
Placement on Endangerment Scale:
Least Concern (LC)
Temperament:
Northern Water Snakes are significantly more aggressive than other snakes and difficult to handle due to their aquatic lifestyle and hostile behavior. If irritated or attacked by a predator it will deliver a non venomous, but highly painful, bite and and awful smelling musk.
Physical characteristics:
Northern Water Snakes can be brown or grey. Brown, reddish, or black marks can be found across it's neck. They have keeled scales and can be often mistaken for Cottonmouth Snakes. They can grow to be 22-53 inches in length.
Live or egg birth:
Northern Water Snakes have live births
Preferred habitat:
Rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, swamps, marshes and bogs