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Northern Banded Water Snake
Nerodia sipedon
Description
Aquatic; heavy body, light gray to tan with dark wide cross-bands - very similar to the Midland Water snake, which instead displays narrow dark cross-bands; juveniles show the same patterns, but brighter; belly solid cream colored
Stats
Size
25 - 40 inches
Status
Common
Similar Species
Midland Water snake, Copperbelly, Cottonmouth
Diet
Fish, amphibians
Habitat
Shallow lakes, ponds, creeks, rivers
Reproduction
Live bearing - up to 50 babies are born in August/September
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