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Water Snakes

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In North America Nerodia is the genus of nonvenomous colubrid snakes commonly referred to as water snakes. Nerodia species vary greatly, but all are relatively heavy-bodied snakes, sometimes growing to 4 feet or larger. They have flattened heads, with small eyes that have round pupils, and keeled scales. Some display distinct banding, others have blotching, and some have diamond-shaped patterns. Most are brown or olive green, with markings being brown, or black, yellow or cream-colored accenting is common. As their name implies they spend the vast majority of their time in, or very near permanent sources of water and can often be found basking on tree branches which overhang slow moving streams or ponds. Their primary diet is fish and amphibians, and they are quite adept at catching both in their aquatic environment. They will also consume rodents. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of all Water Snakes. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.

Topic	Replies	Last Post
Woohoo...I'm on roll... by Conrad - Dec 29, 2003 06:50 PM	0	No replies
Finally, pics of little banded... by Conrad - Dec 29, 2003 06:32 PM	3	Dec 31, 2003 07:40 PM by Conrad
Seminatrix Pygaea by gabbahey - Dec 29, 2003 11:23 AM	2	Dec 29, 2003 04:16 PM by PiersonH
Name THIS watersnake... by Conrad - Dec 28, 2003 05:45 PM	4	Dec 30, 2003 05:43 PM by Conrad
Anyone call for a Taxi? by Conrad - Dec 28, 2003 05:36 PM	2	Dec 29, 2003 06:12 PM by Conrad
In and out like a snake's tongue ... by michael56 - Dec 24, 2003 03:29 PM	7	Dec 29, 2003 07:42 PM by Justin Stricklin
reb belly water snake care by copperheadkid - Dec 23, 2003 04:37 PM	2	Dec 26, 2003 09:10 AM by PiersonH
A confession..... by crimsonking - Dec 20, 2003 05:20 PM	2	Dec 26, 2003 09:13 AM by PiersonH
Tip of tail by mizar 21 - Dec 16, 2003 09:35 PM	1	Dec 16, 2003 10:40 PM by PiersonH
First pic of my nerodia ! by mizar 21 - Dec 16, 2003 09:33 PM	3	Dec 26, 2003 06:17 PM by michiel1981
Setups for waters, and tankmates? by utpike - Dec 10, 2003 05:24 PM	5	Dec 16, 2003 08:22 AM by PiersonH
Its been a while and some question. by Mizar 21 - Dec 06, 2003 11:58 AM	5	Dec 10, 2003 04:30 PM by mizar 21
Nerodia sipedon from Mecklenburg County, NC by PiersonH - Dec 02, 2003 09:25 PM	5	Dec 08, 2003 10:15 PM by PiersonH
Interesting feeding behaivor from Midland by SalS - Dec 02, 2003 04:06 PM	3	Dec 02, 2003 11:58 PM by chrish
Picture test... by Conrad - Nov 30, 2003 06:42 PM	6	Dec 03, 2003 06:08 PM by Conrad
clarkii (pierson ?) by dreamin - Nov 21, 2003 07:36 PM	7	Nov 26, 2003 12:19 AM by snakeguy88
Northern Pic.... by Tbone - Nov 21, 2003 06:04 PM	2	Nov 24, 2003 05:28 PM by Tbone
Captive Seasnakes, Has it been accomplished? by snakemastermyke - Nov 05, 2003 11:50 AM	2	Nov 11, 2003 07:15 PM by JasonR
Northern Water snakes by crested12 - Nov 04, 2003 11:15 AM	2	Nov 04, 2003 09:59 PM by pulatus
Newbie to snakes.... by LizardLuva - Nov 04, 2003 07:48 AM	1	Nov 04, 2003 02:06 PM by snakeguy88
thanks Pierson by haddachoose1 - Oct 30, 2003 12:29 PM	1	Oct 30, 2003 05:32 PM by PiersonH
Acrochordus javanicus husbandry by JasonR - Oct 29, 2003 12:37 PM	6	Nov 05, 2003 08:54 AM by chrish
hydrophis cyanocinatus by farokhmaster - Oct 29, 2003 11:03 AM	2	Oct 29, 2003 07:40 PM by farokhmaster
Tentacled snakes by Ari - Oct 26, 2003 08:40 PM	7	Nov 05, 2003 11:59 AM by snakemastermyke
Carribbean water snake ID? by merricksmom - Oct 26, 2003 04:15 PM	5	Nov 03, 2003 02:05 PM by merricksmom
Nerodia clarkii compressicauda by PiersonH - Oct 25, 2003 09:04 AM	4	Oct 28, 2003 08:55 AM by PiersonH
Nerodia clarkii clarkii by PiersonH - Oct 25, 2003 09:02 AM	1	Nov 21, 2003 07:33 PM by dreamin
Nerodia rhombifer rhombifer by PiersonH - Oct 25, 2003 08:59 AM	0	No replies
Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster by PiersonH - Oct 25, 2003 08:56 AM	0	No replies
Nerodia sipedon sipedon by PiersonH - Oct 25, 2003 08:53 AM	2	Oct 30, 2003 10:15 PM by PiersonH
Nerodia fasciata fasciata by PiersonH - Oct 25, 2003 08:49 AM	0	No replies
Nerodia floridana by PiersonH - Oct 25, 2003 08:47 AM	0	No replies
Pierson - greens by michael56 - Oct 22, 2003 06:34 PM	3	Oct 23, 2003 08:16 AM by PiersonH
I seem to have been mistaken.. by pcmorz - Oct 18, 2003 03:00 PM	7	Oct 21, 2003 09:51 PM by michael56
Sexing a northern juvenile? by pcmorz - Oct 18, 2003 02:54 PM	1	Oct 22, 2003 05:44 PM by PiersonH
O.K i give up please help by ozarkrider - Oct 17, 2003 09:54 PM	1	Oct 22, 2003 05:41 PM by PiersonH
northern or midland by ozarkrider - Oct 17, 2003 09:51 PM	1	Nov 18, 2003 10:03 AM by evers310
I think it is a midland but.... by ozarkrider - Oct 17, 2003 09:48 PM	0	No replies
Do rosy red minnows AKA "TUFFYS" contain thiamine?? by pcmorz - Oct 17, 2003 03:05 PM	2	Oct 18, 2003 02:49 PM by pcmorz
water snake care by lizardboy - Oct 16, 2003 09:02 PM	0	No replies
Odd Pattern on Midland Water by SalS - Oct 15, 2003 10:10 PM	4	Oct 24, 2003 07:16 AM by PiersonH
Weening a northern water snake to pinkies... by pcmorz - Oct 15, 2003 07:23 PM	6	Oct 16, 2003 08:29 PM by michael56
Greens in captivity by pulatus - Oct 10, 2003 10:57 PM	1	Oct 14, 2003 03:25 PM by sepultura4ever
whats the bigest water snake? by lizardboy - Oct 05, 2003 08:13 PM	21	Oct 12, 2003 02:16 PM by PiersonH
cool off or hibernate? by abstract - Oct 04, 2003 04:19 PM	1	Oct 05, 2003 01:24 PM by michael56
test by juan m - Oct 03, 2003 08:13 PM	1	Oct 03, 2003 11:10 PM by michael56
Have a look at this!! by Justin Stricklin - Oct 03, 2003 05:31 PM	10	Oct 06, 2003 03:44 PM by snakeguy88
Finaly caught a yellow belly!!!!! by Justin Stricklin - Oct 02, 2003 07:00 PM	0	No replies
All clear for remaining Taxi.. by Conrad - Oct 01, 2003 06:41 PM	1	Oct 01, 2003 08:47 PM by michael56
Question about Midland? by JoInGA - Oct 01, 2003 10:56 AM	2	Oct 01, 2003 09:55 PM by JoInGa
A Nerodia taxi... by PiersonH - Sep 28, 2003 11:54 PM	2	Sep 30, 2003 08:20 PM by PiersonH
florida green water snake (s), tail loss ... by michael56 - Sep 28, 2003 07:31 PM	2	Sep 28, 2003 10:29 PM by michael56
Oklahoma Nerodia Update by michaelb - Sep 28, 2003 07:37 AM	1	Sep 28, 2003 01:51 PM by michael56
Albino Diamondback Water Snake update by lanceheads - Sep 27, 2003 06:30 PM	7	Sep 29, 2003 05:43 PM by Justin Stricklin
fresh water or brackish water? by Kurita - Sep 27, 2003 05:57 AM	1	Sep 27, 2003 07:48 AM by PiersonH
What kind of snake is this? by ike55 - Sep 26, 2003 09:50 PM	8	Sep 28, 2003 12:50 PM by jfmoore
Brown water snakes. by Conrad - Sep 16, 2003 06:04 PM	12	Oct 31, 2003 12:56 PM by snakemastermyke
Farancia Help!!! by sepultura4ever - Sep 16, 2003 12:58 PM	5	Sep 17, 2003 11:48 PM by sepultura4ever
New Forum: Rescue Discussion by phwyvern - Sep 15, 2003 11:06 PM	0	No replies
Several Questions by Hawk - Sep 14, 2003 09:25 AM	1	Sep 14, 2003 09:48 AM by Justin Stricklin
Northern water found today by Weekendherper - Sep 11, 2003 07:44 PM	5	Dec 08, 2003 07:31 PM by crazycracker28
Co-habitation? by evers310 - Sep 10, 2003 01:00 PM	4	Sep 10, 2003 10:27 PM by evers310
Looking for Unusual Snakes by JasonR - Sep 10, 2003 09:30 AM	1	Sep 29, 2003 07:50 AM by nydon
How to tell the sex of a snake? by evers310 - Sep 08, 2003 07:52 AM	2	Sep 11, 2003 12:35 PM by michaelb
Proper diet for Midland water snake? by evers310 - Sep 07, 2003 05:03 PM	3	Sep 08, 2003 07:41 AM by evers310
The real way to feed Regina... by bairdi - Sep 03, 2003 01:19 PM	6	Sep 05, 2003 10:11 AM by bairdi
Habitat for Midland water snake? by evers310 - Aug 30, 2003 11:37 PM	12	Sep 06, 2003 06:59 PM by evers310
is this a water snake? by sabastian - Aug 29, 2003 01:43 PM	2	Aug 29, 2003 11:46 PM by PiersonH
Update on my fasciata by mizar 21 - Aug 28, 2003 06:49 AM	3	Aug 28, 2003 09:54 PM by PiersonH
Queen snakes and scenting, kind of long by hummi22689 - Aug 25, 2003 05:12 PM	6	Sep 03, 2003 08:11 PM by hummi22689
Oldest Snake by serplover - Aug 25, 2003 01:24 AM	1	Aug 27, 2003 10:22 PM by pulatus
Rock Bass by Justin Stricklin - Aug 19, 2003 06:35 PM	2	Aug 20, 2003 10:04 PM by Justin Stricklin
Captive Born Redbelly Watersnakes by PiersonH - Aug 19, 2003 12:29 AM	10	Aug 21, 2003 06:10 PM by michael56
Eyecap by mizar 21 - Aug 17, 2003 11:19 AM	1	Aug 18, 2003 12:00 PM by michael56
Nearly stood on a cotton mouth by Justin Stricklin - Aug 13, 2003 08:34 PM	4	Aug 14, 2003 08:56 PM by Justin Stricklin

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