Florida Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata pictiventris)

Also known as the Florida Banded Water Snake, this subspecies of the Banded Water Snake is common in freshwater habitats and is endemic to Florida & SE Georgia. These watersnakes are harmless to humans, feed mostly on small fish and amphibians (frogs & such), and are an important component of local ecosystems.

	Florida Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata pictiventris) Fakatchee Boardwalk, Collier Co., FL 15 May 2018
	Florida Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata pictiventris) Fakatchee Boardwalk, Collier Co., FL 15 May 2018 mating pair

Florida Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata pictiventris)
Fakatchee Boardwalk, Collier Co., FL
15 May 2018

Youngster

Florida Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata pictiventris)
Naples, Collier Co., FL
31 Dec 2005

Older individuals may be nearly black

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