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The northern water snake
will quickly flee
into water when threatened. |
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WHAT
TO LOOK FOR
- Length: 61-106 cm;
- Colour: well patterned individuals have
reddish brown squarish blotches down the back with row of alternating
blotches along each side. At the front of the body, some blotches extend
as saddles over the back and onto the sides. Patterns on older
individuals may be
obscured and appear black or brown;
- Underbelly Colour: belly cream with
irregular rows of reddish half moon crescents;
- Head: oval head;
- Eyes: rounded pupils;
- Scales: keeled; anal scale divided;
- Tail: pointed;
- Reproduction: gives birth to live young;
- Young: usually more brightly patterned
than the adults;
- Habitat: in or near water areas such as
ponds, lakes, rivers, streams and ditches;
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