Northern Water Snake |
Nerodia sipedon sipedon |
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| Adult | Adult | |
| Photo by Robert Rold Photography | Photo by Robert Rold Photography | |
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| Juvenile | Adult | |
| Photo by Eric Williams | Photo by Eric Williams | |
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| Description: The
Northern Water Snake ranges in size from 2-4 feet. Coloration is
highly variable, ranging from dark brown to light gray. Dark bands
around the back and sides are wider than the lighter spaces between
them. Scales are keeled and anal plate is divided.
Habitat: Found in a variety of aquatic habitats. Behavior: |
| Daviess County Audubon Society |