Midland Water Snake

(Nerodia sipedon pleuralis)

Linnaeus, 1758

Genus 

Nerodia

Species

sipedon

Subspecies

pleuralis;

Common Name

Midland Water Snake

Other Names

Common Water Snake, Water Bandit, Bandit Water Snake, Fish Bandit

Conservation

Status

Global: T5
Alabama: S5
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Alabama Lowest Conservation Concern: P5

taxa that are demonstrably secure, with size of population stable/increasing, geographical distribution stable/expanding, population trend/population viability stable/increasing, relatively limited habitat vulnerability due to natural/human caused factors, or an unusual visitor to the state. No specific monitoring or conservation action needed.

Taxon

Nerodia sipedon pleuralis — GUYER et al. 2018

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Description:

 Description

  Scale distinction:  Keeled dorsal scales in 21-25 rows (midbody). A divided anal plate. Split subcaudial scales. 

 

Ventral Pattern
Photo Credit Gabriel Southers
Photo Credit Jeremy Southers

Habitat:

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Distribution:

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feeding habits

Breeding:

 breeding habits

Ecology:

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