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NorthernWatersnakeSwimming en This is Northern Water Snake Nerodia sipedon found in Michigan It is nonvenomous and actually very beneficial snake However it is often mistaken as venomous and killed They have number of color morphs this one is quite dark with the banding more visible in the water When startled this snake will run