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Non-venomous
Non-venomous
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
- How to spot it
- Brown with rows of large, squarish dark blotches.
- Where you’ll see it
- Rivers, lakes and swamps. Often seen basking on branches over the water.
- What it eats
- Mostly fish.
- Good to know
- Drops into the water when approached. Non-venomous.
- Often confused with
- The Cottonmouth.
Questions
Is the Brown Watersnake venomous?
No. The Brown Watersnake is non-venomous. Leave it alone and give it space, and it will move on. If you need it moved, text a photo to (904) 895-7773.
Where is the Brown Watersnake found in Florida?
Rivers, lakes and swamps. Often seen basking on branches over the water.
Want it moved?
Text a photo and where you are to (904) 895-7773. We will tell you what it is, and help if it needs to move.
