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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.
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"Pond" in Brown Water Snake enclosure
by jackneeson - Jul 31, 2018 12:47 AM |
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Ever been bit by a water snake?
by crowek - Jun 21, 2018 08:41 AM |
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Please recommend snake
by crowek - Jun 21, 2018 08:39 AM |
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Water snakes
by MichaelSmith - May 13, 2018 10:39 PM |
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Gulf Salt Marsh Snake (?)
by fliptop - Aug 06, 2017 10:04 AM |
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Aug 06, 2017 08:18 PM by crimsonking |
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Artificial cover ideas for NWS?
by lenrely - Sep 29, 2015 03:46 PM |
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massive regina
by lenrely - Jul 16, 2015 10:13 PM |
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Aug 02, 2015 08:18 PM by fliptop |
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Video of provoked feeding response
by lenrely - May 14, 2015 06:40 PM |
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Baby NWS
by simias - Nov 06, 2014 07:10 PM |
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Jan 27, 2015 03:03 PM by lenrely |
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corn snake eating nerodia
by Lenrely - Sep 03, 2014 09:17 AM |
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49 babies born on Labor day
by Lenrely - Sep 03, 2014 09:04 AM |
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I know it's a water snake, but what kind
by Ebby - May 23, 2014 10:35 AM |
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May 27, 2014 03:34 PM by Lenrely |
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NWS Project
by RobHarvey - May 18, 2014 10:01 AM |
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NWS Project
by RobHarvey - May 18, 2014 10:00 AM |
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Water Snakes (Nerodia) Easiest To Feed?
by Dolemite - Apr 15, 2014 01:50 AM |
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Apr 16, 2014 08:43 AM by OrangeHeterodon |
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Hypomelanistic Broad Banded Water Snake
by Dolemite - Apr 13, 2014 02:24 PM |
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Jun 02, 2014 07:32 AM by cochran |
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Nerodia fasciata fasciata
by OrangeHeterodon - Apr 07, 2014 09:19 PM |
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Moisture Sores
by OrangeHeterodon - Mar 25, 2014 08:05 PM |
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Mar 30, 2014 01:16 PM by OrangeHeterodon |
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Who has used Zilla caloric supplement?
by lenrely - Mar 03, 2014 12:35 PM |
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Madagascan Water Snakes (Liopholidophis)
by Thrasops - Feb 23, 2014 07:44 PM |
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CB Pair of Broadbanded Water Snakes...
by tspuckler - Feb 12, 2014 06:33 PM |
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32 babies born 10/22
by lenrely - Nov 03, 2013 11:43 AM |
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File Snakes Availability
by OrangeHeterodon - Oct 16, 2013 11:12 AM |
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Aug 13, 2015 11:43 PM by PoisonPork |
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A Few Recent Finds in S. Illinois
by tspuckler - Oct 06, 2013 07:12 AM |
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Oct 12, 2013 08:22 AM by cochran |
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Breeding swamp snakes (seminatrix)?
by YMICDan - Aug 20, 2013 07:37 PM |
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Sep 05, 2013 10:42 AM by OrangeHeterodon |
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Blotched water snake morph
by Askinner15 - Jul 21, 2013 10:38 PM |
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Florida banded
by benji_le3 - Jul 14, 2013 04:12 PM |
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Copper Bellied water snakes
by jaymaz - Jul 04, 2013 06:15 AM |
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Jul 18, 2013 10:17 AM by Askinner15 |
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Dragon snake
by tsusnakeguy - Jun 25, 2013 11:14 AM |
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Jul 02, 2013 02:36 PM by JYohe |
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A Neat Looking Northern
by tspuckler - Jun 04, 2013 07:29 AM |
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massive NWS
by Lenrely - May 29, 2013 05:12 PM |
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May 29, 2013 05:17 PM by Lenrely |
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Patternless Northern Water Snake
by tspuckler - May 18, 2013 07:36 AM |
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Dec 12, 2013 11:29 AM by Gerards |
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anyone working with red bellys
by ramonesfan - May 03, 2013 09:05 PM |
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mud snake
by fliptop - Dec 01, 2012 11:12 PM |
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Dec 01, 2012 11:14 PM by fliptop |
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Who will be producing morphs in Spring??
by DeHart - Nov 13, 2012 08:10 AM |
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False water cobra defecating frequently
by Rearfanged1 - Oct 21, 2012 05:56 PM |
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Mud Snakes- finding & general care/info!
by visceralrepulsio - Oct 15, 2012 09:06 PM |
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bb eating
by cochran - Aug 20, 2012 11:21 AM |
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Aug 25, 2012 07:32 AM by tspuckler |
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baby broad bandeds
by cochran - Aug 09, 2012 01:59 PM |
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Aug 27, 2012 07:37 PM by AlexNevgloski |
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Feeding water snakes
by AlexNevgloski - Jul 10, 2012 08:48 PM |
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Jul 16, 2012 02:08 AM by daneby |
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Heres a few of my keepers!
by trailrunner1974 - Jun 05, 2012 07:53 PM |
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Jun 24, 2012 12:38 PM by tspuckler |
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Northern Water Snake Picture
by trailrunner1974 - May 31, 2012 10:31 PM |
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Jun 03, 2012 09:45 PM by mb90078 |
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Just found
by RLS - May 20, 2012 12:50 PM |
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Baby Nerodia rhombifer
by DrewLowery - May 13, 2012 09:05 PM |
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May 19, 2012 09:35 AM by cochran |
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Natrix natrix
by mfoux - Nov 05, 2011 10:19 PM |
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Dec 03, 2011 08:55 AM by sirtalis01 |
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Albino water snakes...
by GerardS - Oct 26, 2011 04:22 PM |
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Look like water snake baby or baby rat?
by knksthisnthat - Oct 24, 2011 09:28 PM |
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Oct 26, 2011 02:27 PM by tspuckler |
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Diamondback
by tspuckler - Oct 08, 2011 06:56 AM |
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Jan 22, 2012 06:21 AM by CarlKoch |
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water snake before and after.....
by cochran - Sep 14, 2011 07:14 PM |
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Sep 15, 2011 09:23 AM by wolfpackh |
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new pic of white Green water
by mikefedzen - Sep 12, 2011 08:39 PM |
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Mar 13, 2012 04:08 PM by JYohe |
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Green water question
by DSavickey - Aug 19, 2011 04:30 PM |
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Sep 09, 2011 04:53 PM by DSavickey |
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N. Rhombifer care?
by varanid - Aug 06, 2011 06:37 PM |
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Aug 28, 2011 01:12 AM by Lenrely |
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whitesided green
by fliptop - Jul 24, 2011 09:02 PM |
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Aug 20, 2011 05:07 PM by cochran |
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What is this?
by Skyfire_1 - Jul 10, 2011 06:00 PM |
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Jul 10, 2011 07:38 PM by Skyfire_1 |
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Nerodia Sipedon
by Pauline49 - Jul 07, 2011 09:12 AM |
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Oct 06, 2011 01:14 PM by Pauline49 |
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Water snake advice please?
by annarawrr - Jul 04, 2011 08:37 AM |
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Jul 11, 2011 01:04 AM by annarawrr |
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Gulf Salt Marsh water snake breeding
by 53kw - Jul 02, 2011 04:15 PM |
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Jul 18, 2011 10:32 PM by CrimsonKing |
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the challenge of conservation
by Lenrely - Jun 15, 2011 12:56 AM |
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Jun 20, 2011 06:24 PM by JYohe |
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NWS mating
by Lenrely - May 05, 2011 09:45 PM |
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May 16, 2011 10:05 AM by wolfpackh |
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Gulf Salt Marsh Snake Breeding
by dirty_jarvis - Apr 29, 2011 12:09 PM |
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May 07, 2011 12:56 AM by terrylove |
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watersnakes in mississippi?
by greenlantern44 - Mar 31, 2011 10:53 PM |
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Apr 04, 2011 02:56 PM by greenlantern44 |
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trouble feeding water snakes
by snakewrangler47 - Dec 24, 2010 07:52 PM |
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Jan 20, 2011 10:54 PM by housesnakes |
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Mangrove Salt Marsh snake_ Red Phase
by RG - Nov 01, 2010 11:51 AM |
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Nov 18, 2010 02:08 PM by GerrhosaurusRex |
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Unusual Color Broad Banded in East Texas
by dolemite - Oct 31, 2010 02:08 PM |
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Apr 01, 2011 12:25 PM by greenlantern44 |
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new to mudsnakes.
by Nickjones - Oct 27, 2010 09:21 PM |
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Nov 08, 2010 07:29 PM by nickjones |
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Red mangrove watersnake babies
by 53kw - Oct 06, 2010 05:35 PM |
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Oct 08, 2010 04:37 AM by jjenkins |
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Wild Mississippi Green
by tspuckler - Oct 02, 2010 09:07 AM |
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Oct 13, 2010 06:05 PM by fliptop |
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Parthenogenic Northerns
by EricWI - Sep 11, 2010 08:42 AM |
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Fish? We don't eat no stinkin' fish...
by 53kw - Sep 07, 2010 01:40 PM |
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Nov 14, 2010 09:14 AM by cochran |
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baby queens born in captivity
by Lenrely - Aug 28, 2010 11:43 AM |
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Sep 07, 2010 11:09 AM by Lenrely |
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mud snakes in captivity --
by amazondoc - Aug 12, 2010 08:14 PM |
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Sep 04, 2010 05:42 PM by amazondoc |
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broad banded
by cochran - Jun 16, 2010 01:39 PM |
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Oil spill and salt marsh snakes
by jjenkins - Jun 03, 2010 08:25 PM |
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Jun 23, 2010 10:09 AM by Z_G_Reptiles |
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Northern Water Snakes and Mites
by zooanderson - May 26, 2010 12:35 PM |
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Jun 01, 2010 10:06 AM by KevinM |
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GBR Press: Catfish surprise! *Photos*
by - May 20, 2010 06:48 AM |
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