Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Colubridae

About

The banded water snake or southern water snake is a species of mostly aquatic, nonvenomous, colubrid snakes most commonly found in the Midwest, Southeastern United States.

Fun Fact

Adults of the banded water snake typically range from 56 to 107 cm (22 to 42 in) in total length, with a record size (in the Florida subspecies) of 159 cm (62.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Preys mainly on fish and frogs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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