Southern Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata)

Comprised of 3 subspecies (Banded Water Snake, Broad-banded Water Snake, and Florida Water Snake), this is one of the most common water snakes in the southeastern US.
Banded Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata) Banded Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata fasciata)
Brunswick Co., NC
13 Aug 2006

Common in the NC coastal plain, Banded Water Snakes feed on various herps and fish. Their coloration is variable from reddish-orange to dark brown with a strong to faint banding pattern.

Banded Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata) Banded Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata fasciata)
Brunswick Co., NC
13 Aug 2006
Banded Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata) Florida Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata pictiventris)
Collier Co., FL
10 Feb 2014
Banded Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata) Florida Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata pictiventris)
Collier Co., FL
10 Feb 2014

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