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Definition of northern water snake

northern water snake

Plural:northern water snakes
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North American A large, nonvenomous colubrid snake native to the eastern and central regions of North America, typically found in or near freshwater habitats and known for its dark, banded patterns.

Example

"While kayaking along the riverbank, we spotted a Northern water snake basking on a sunlit rock."

Word Nuance & Usage

The Northern water snake is frequently mistaken for the venomous cottonmouth (water moccasin) due to its similar banded pattern and aquatic habitat, despite being completely nonvenomous.

• Nearby Words

northern mockingbird
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northerner
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northernness

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Northern water snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/northern-water-snake
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