Salt marsh snake
A species of Water snakes, Also known as Mangrove salt marsh snake, Saltmarsh Snake Scientific name : Nerodia clarkii Genus : Water snakes
Salt marsh snake, A species of Water snakes
Also known as:
Mangrove salt marsh snake, Saltmarsh Snake
Scientific name: Nerodia clarkii
Genus: Water snakes
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Description
Nerodia clarkii, commonly known as the salt marsh snake, is a species of semiaquatic, nonvenomous, colubrid snake found in the southeastern United States, in the brackish salt marshes along the Gulf of Mexico from Florida to Texas, with a population in northern Cuba.
General Info
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
Salt marsh snake primarily feeds on small fish and aquatic invertebrates. They exhibit a significant preference for crustaceans, particularly amphipods and isopods, which form a vital part of their diet.
Appearance
Salt marsh snake is a medium-sized serpent, featuring a slender, elongated body covered in smooth, scales. Mainly, its colors are dark brown or green with lighter splotches running longitudinally. Notably, the belly shows contrasting bright yellow. The species lacks significant external differences between sexes, ages, or subspecies. Its rounded head, equipped with small eyes, and forked tongue are further key hallmarks.
Behavior
Salt marsh snake is notable for its semi-aquatic lifestyle, actively hunting and foraging in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. This species is solitary, with males demonstrating significant territorial behavior. For survival in its natural habitat, salt marsh snake uses its olive-brown coloration as effective camouflage against predators.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
Water snakes Species
Salt marsh snake 
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