Midland Water Snake

Several species of non-venomous water snakes, largely from the genus Nerodia, are common across Alabama. Shown here is the midland water snake (Nerodia sipedon pleuralis), which is found throughout Alabama above the Gulf Coast and are often confused with the similar-looking but venomous cottonmouth.

Midland water snake
Courtesy of Outdoor Alabama; photo by Robert Mount
Midland water snake