Northern Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

 

 

First view, Shades State Park, Indiana, 4 September 2005.

 

Another view, in the rain, held by Jack, Barry State Game Area, Barry County, Michigan, 14 June 2015; here is a shot of this snakeճ colorful belly.

 

Another view, Sugar Creek,Crawfordsville, Indiana, 4 May 2007.

 

Another view, held by Jack, Barry State Game Area, Barry County, Michigan, 30 April 2016; rainy, 48 degrees.

 

Another view, Seney National Wildlife Refuge, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, 4 August 2024; since this is such a superb snake for the U.P., here is a video.

 

Another view, juvenile, Snake Road, Shawnee National Forest, Union County, Illinois, 4 May 2014.

 

Another view, Sugar Creek,Crawfordsville, Indiana, 21 May 2007.