Snakes
Florida Green Watersnake
Nerodia floridana
Across the regions where it's common, the Florida Green Watersnake peaks from December to August.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 1 state
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Snakes
Florida Green Watersnake
Nerodia floridana
Description
Nerodia floridana, commonly known as the Florida green watersnake, or eastern green watersnake, is a harmless species of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. N. floridana is the largest watersnake in North America.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
N. floridana is found in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. It is also generally found in lakes, ponds, ditches, and occasionally in brackish water.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
In southern Florida, N. floridana is active year round. Like other water snakes of the southeastern U.S., N. floridana hibernates during the winter in the northern, coldest parts of its range.Wikipedia ↗
Often mistaken for
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 Florida Green Watersnake
When is the Florida Green Watersnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Florida Green Watersnake peaks from December to August.
Where does the Florida Green Watersnake live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 1 states, including Florida.
What does the Florida Green Watersnake look like?
It's often confused with the Northern Cottonmouth and Florida Cottonmouth.