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Definition of diamondback water snake

diamondback water snake

Plural:diamondback water snakes
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North American A species of nonvenomous, semi-aquatic snake native to the central United States and northern Mexico, characterized by a dark, diamond-shaped chain pattern along its back.

Example

"While kayaking through the marsh in Texas, the researchers spotted a diamondback water snake basking on an overhanging branch."

Word Nuance & Usage

Because of its aggressive defensive behavior and similar dorsal pattern, it is frequently confused with venomous species like the diamondback rattlesnake or cottonmouth, despite being completely harmless to humans.

• Nearby Words

diamond python
diamondback rattlesnake
diamondback terrapin
diamondback water snake
dianella
dianthus
diaper

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diamondback water snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diamondback%20water%20snake
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