Brown Water Snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Colubridae
Nerodia
Nerodia taxispilota
The average adult size is 30-55 inches (76.2-139.7 cm), the record is 69.5 inches (176.5 cm). Adults are light tan with darker squarish brown blotches on the back. Dark squarish markings extend upwards... More »
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Brown Water Snake (Nerodia taxispilota) ; ... Even trained herpetologists who are catching brown water snakes for research will take a long look before grabbing "just to be sure" [view the Brown Water Snake fact sheet].
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Range and Habitat: The brown water snake is widely-distributed in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions of the Southeast from southern Virginia south through all of Florida . West of eastern Alabama this species is replaced by the closely-related diamondback watersnake ( Nerodia rhombifer ). Brown watersnakes are...
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Brown Water Snake Nerodia taxispilota The harmless brown water snake is a common resident of the southeastern U.S. Many people are absolutely convinced that this species is dangerous due to its large size and superficial resemblance to the venomous cottonmouth.
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There is only one North American poisonous water snake - the Cottonmouth Water Moccasin! ... They favor lying dormant on logs, rocks or limbs at water's edge awaiting the telltale movement of approaching prey. It is characterized by a brown, olive or blackish dark body with lighter belly, and body crossbands which have...
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Brown Water Snake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Brown Water Snake is a large species of nerodia snake found in the southeast United States. It is found in swamps and streams and is often mistaken for a venomous snake. The Lycodonomorphus r...
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NC Snake Pictures /Brown Water snake ... The Brown Water snake lives in and along the water. This shy snake is frequently found basking on tree limbs overhanging the water. When the snake sees movement or is disturbed, it will drop quickly into the water.
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Brown water snake: Left to right: Top of the head (notice the large plate-like scales on the top of the head); underside of the head (chin and throat). ... Brown water snake: Left to right: Side of the head; front (face view) of the head.
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Mississippi Green Water Snake ... Plainbelly Water Snake ... Southern Water Snake...
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