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Common Watersnake vs Spiny Softshell

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Common Watersnake

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

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Spiny Softshell

Spiny Softshell

Apalone spinifera

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Size

Common Watersnake

Common Watersnake

1.35 m

Human

1.75 m

Spiny Softshell

Spiny Softshell

0.54 m

Common WatersnakeSpiny Softshell
Weight0.15–0.8 kg1.5–14 kg
Length0.55–1.35 m13–54 cm
Top Speed8 km/h18 km/h
Lifespan8–10 yrs20–50 yrs
Incubation–65 days
Offspring10–50 4–32
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatWetland, River, Lake, Coast, ForestRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America
FamilyColubridaeTrionychidae
OrderSquamataTestudines