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Can you spot the difference between these commonly confused snakes?

The harmless Northern Watersnake vs the venomous Eastern Copperhead

Unfortunately, these two snakes are commonly confused for one another. But, as you'll learn here, despite some similarities in color, there are plenty of easy distinctions between the two.

TLDR:
The main distinction that's easiest to recognize is the different patterns, and these patterns are based on habitat and camouflaging techniques. Here's how I like to remember it -

The Northern Watersnake's coloration and pattern resembles ripples and reflections in water over a shallow, rocky creek.

The Eastern Copperhead's coloration and pattern mimics dry leaves and debris piled on a forest floor.

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