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Northern Water Snake

Natrix sipedon

[+ ZOOM] Northern Water Snake © John White

24" - 42"

Has a quick temper and readily bites but is not poisonous. Feeds mainly on small fish and frogs. Bears live young. Only large water snake of the Pine Barrens. Often seen sunning itself along edges of ponds or streams. Common in the Pine Barrens.

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