As their name suggests, northern watersnakes are almost always
found in or near water - be it a pond, lake, stream, or ditch. Common
in many parts of Ontario, watersnakes are non-venomous and feed mainly on
fish and frogs. Measuring 60-105 cm in length, watersnakes will often
investigate splashing objects in the hopes of finding prey. However,
they do not pose a danger to humans, and usually flee when they realize humans
are present.
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rattlesnake!
As their name suggests, northern watersnakes are almost always
found in or near water - be it a pond, lake, stream, or ditch. Common
in many parts of Ontario, watersnakes are non-venomous and feed mainly on
fish and frogs. Measuring 60-105 cm in length, watersnakes will often
investigate splashing objects in the hopes of finding prey. However,
they do not pose a danger to humans, and usually flee when they realize humans
are present. 
