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Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Across the regions where it's common, the Glossy Swampsnake peaks from February to September.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 3 states
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Snakes
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
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Description
The crayfish snake (Liodytes rigida), also known commonly as the glossy crayfish snake, the glossy swampsnake, the glossy water snake, and the striped water snake, is a species of semiaquatic snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. Adults of L. rigida are on average 16 inches (about 41 cm) in total length (including tail), and are heavy-bodied.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
L. rigida is found on the coastal plains of both the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf Coast: in eastern Texas, southeastern Oklahoma, southern Arkansas, Louisiana, southern Mississippi, southern Alabama, northern Florida, southern Georgia, eastern South Carolina, and southeastern North Carolina. The species is endemic to the southeastern United States, and preys mainly on crayfish.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
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About the Glossy Swampsnake
When is the Glossy Swampsnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Glossy Swampsnake peaks from February to September.
Where does the Glossy Swampsnake live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 3 states, including Florida, Louisiana, and Texas.