Species information
Water snakes
Nerodia spp
Common name
Water snakes
Scientific name
Nerodia spp
Family
Colubridae
Appearance
Water snakes are small to medium size colubrids with a stocky build and keeled scales. Actual pattern varies species to species. For examples click here and here.
Locality
Most of the USA.
Adult size
Anything from 2-5 foot or even longer depending on the water snake species.
Approx lifespan
Upto 15 years.
REcomended vivarium size
24x12x12in for smaller species, 36x18x18in for larger species.
Basic set up type
Woodland with a large bowl or even inbuilt water area for soaking. Make sure hides are provided in both the warm end and the cool end.
Diet
In the wild water snakes would eat fish and amphibians. In captivity they should be fed fish supplimented with a reptile multi vitamin (pay particular attention to finding a good source of thiamin). You could also try to wean over to scented rodents.
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