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Saltmarsh Snake
Nerodia clarkii
Across the regions where it's common, the Saltmarsh Snake peaks from May to April.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 2 states
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Snakes
Saltmarsh Snake
Nerodia clarkii
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Description
Nerodia clarkii, commonly known as the salt marsh snake or the saltmarsh watersnake, is a species of semi-aquatic, nonvenomous, colubrid snake found in the southeastern United States. Salt marsh snakes grow to a total length (including tail) of 15–30 inches (38–76 cm).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Their range extends along the tidal salt marshes of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Coast from Texas to Florida, with an additional population in northern Cuba. Salt marsh snakes are the only U.S. snake species indigenous to saltwater habitats, being reported as common on coastal barrier islands without freshwater (Allen 1932).Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Salt marsh snakes exhibit a polygynandrous mating system where both males and females mate with multiple partners. During the breeding season, multiple males court a single female, sometimes forming mating aggregations where several males compete for access to a receptive female.Animal Diversity Web ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Saltmarsh Snake
When is the Saltmarsh Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Saltmarsh Snake peaks from May to April.
Where does the Saltmarsh Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 2 states, including Florida and Texas.