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The diamondback water snake is often mistaken for the cottonmouth or rattlesnakes and is killed out of fear. In actuality, the diamondback water snake and other species of water snakes are far more common than the venomous snakes in their range, especially in areas that are frequented by humans. [citation needed]
The United States has about 30 species of venomous snakes, which include 23 species of rattlesnakes, three species of coral snakes, and four species of American moccasins. Although at least one species of venomous snake is found in every state except Hawaii, Maine, Rhode Island and Alaska, the vast majority are found in warm weather states.
Out of the 47 species of snakes in Georgia, only six are venomous and only three represent a fatal threat: the Cottonmouth, Diamondback Rattlesnake and Timber Rattlesnake.
Nerodia is a genus of nonvenomous colubrid snakes commonly referred to as water snakes due to their aquatic behavior. The genus includes nine species , all native to North America . Five of the species have recognized subspecies .
Diamondback water snake Nerodia rhombifer or the diamondback water snake Characteristics: Diamondback water snakes usually range between 2 and 4 feet, but some have been found in the 5 foot range.
Here’s a full list of all venomous snakes, facts about each one and where they can each be found: ... The diamondback is brown, yellow and black and has a diamond-like pattern down its back. The ...
Northern Diamondback Water Snake: southwestern corner: abundant: minimal pic unavailable: Nerodia sipedon pleuralis: Midland Water Snake: southern 1/2: common: minimal Nerodia sipedon sipedon: Northern Water Snake: throughout: common: minimal Opheodrys aestivus aestivus: Northern Rough Green Snake: southern 1/3: special concern: minimal ...
Of the 6 venomous snake species native to N.C., 3 are rattlesnakes – pigmy, timber & Eastern diamondback. Each one is protected by the North Carolina Endangered Species Act.