Diamondback Watersnake (Nerodia rhombifer)

Diamondback Watersnake, a reference photo — Photo: Benjamin Genter · CC0 (licence)

Nerodia rhombifer, commonly known as the diamondback water snake, is a species of nonvenomous natricine colubrid endemic to the central United States and northern Mexico. There are three recognized subspecies of N. rhombifer, including the nominotypical subspecies.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Diamondback Watersnake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Nerodia cyclopion
Nerodia taxispilota
Nerodia sipedon

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Nerodia
Species: Nerodia rhombifer

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