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Common names for N. sipedon include banded water snake, black water adder, black water snake, brown water snake, common water snake, common northern water snake, eastern water snake, North American water snake, northern banded water snake, northern water snake, spotted water snake, streaked snake, water pilot, and water snake. [5]
Nerodia is a genus of nonvenomous colubrid snakes commonly referred to as water snakes due to their aquatic behavior. The genus includes nine species , all native to North America . Five of the species have recognized subspecies .
Nerodia sipedon pleuralis, the midland water snake, a subspecies of the common watersnake (Nerodia sipedon), is a nonvenomous natricine snake, which is endemic to North America. [ 5 ] [ 2 ] Geographic range
Nerodia rhombifer, commonly known as the diamondback water snake, is a species of nonvenomous natricine colubrid endemic to the central United States and northern Mexico. There are three recognized subspecies of N. rhombifer , including the nominotypical subspecies .
Eastern Milk Snake: everywhere but southwest: common: minimal Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta: Copperbelly Water Snake: southern 1/3 and northeast corner: state endangered, federally threatened: minimal Nerodia rhombifer rhombifer: Northern Diamondback Water Snake: southwestern corner: abundant: minimal pic unavailable: Nerodia sipedon pleuralis ...
The northern water snake has a bulb-shaped pattern, while a copperhead's will be hourglass-shaped. Another way to differentiate the two is by their color: Copperheads are pale tan to brown while ...
Nocturnal foraging has been observed in the southern part of the range, and after hot, humid summer days in the northern sector. Prey species are caught in water and on land, often far from wetlands. The snakes find food in the woods after the late spring rains, especially if there is a high water table, cover items and chimney crayfish burrows.
The Lake Erie watersnake varies in its appearance. Males can reach 59–71 cm (23–28 in) in length, while females can reach 80–88 cm (31–35 in). [7] The subspecies is closely related to the northern watersnake, but its dorsal brown bands are less prominent, giving it a more uniformly gray appearance.