Is the Florida banded water snake the same as a water moccasin?

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2026-02-06 09:30

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No - they are completely separate species. The banded water snake or Southern water snake has the Latin name Nerodia fasciata - the Water moccasin is Agkistrodon piscivorus. Additionally - The banded water snake is non-venomous, as opposed to the highly venomous Water moccasin !

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