
Northern Water Snake - Nerodia sipedon
Its dorsum was strongly keeled and was a dark grayish color. It had a pattern of reddish brown bands on its venter. The lighting was pretty hideous and harsh, so this is the best shot that I could get.
Habitat: Resting in a small woodland pond

The northern water snake is a species of large, nonvenomous, common snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to North America.
Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
By Christine Young
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Uploaded Apr 3, 2019. Captured Apr 3, 2019 12:45 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.