A rare copperhead snake was reportedly spotted in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the venomous species.

Using a photo from the city, the state herpetologist identified it as a northern watersnake, a much more common, nonvenomous snake.

The snake reported to have bitten two dogs in Attleboro, MA on July 9 is most likely not a rare venomous snake, state wildlife officials said.