Nerodia: Genus Nerodia

The genus Nerodia is composed of 9 species and several subspecies of snakes commonly known as "water snakes."  These snakes are relatively heavy bodied.  They have flat heads, with round pupils.  The genus includes the following species: 

• Salt Marsh Snake
• Green Water Snake
• Plainbellly Water Snake
• Banded Water Snake
• Brazos Water Snake
• Concho Water Snake
• Diamondback Water Snake
• Northern Water Snake
• Brown Water Snake