Concho water snake
A species of Water snakes Scientific name : Nerodia paucimaculata Genus : Water snakes
Concho water snake, A species of Water snakes
Scientific name: Nerodia paucimaculata
Genus: Water snakes
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Description General Info
Description
Nerodia paucimaculata, commonly known as the Concho water snake, is a species of mostly aquatic, nonvenomous colubrid snake native to Texas in the United States.
General Info
Lifespan
5-9 years
Diet
Concho water snake predominantly consumes fish, supplemented by amphibians and small invertebrates. They are not selective eaters, preying even on brackish or polluted water inhabitants. Diet includes perch, sunfish, frog species, and crayfish.
Appearance
Concho water snake is a medium-sized snake, with an elongated cylindrical body covered in smooth, sleek scales. Its coloration varies, usually presenting a mix of brownish and black shades often disposed in irregular blotches. Concho water snake lacks any form of appendages, and its tail tapers gradually to a point. Age or gender does not dramatically alter this species' appearance.
Behavior
Concho water snake is largely solitary and exhibits a nocturnal lifestyle, hunting during the night and resting during the day. Its hunting strategies are particularly compelling, utilizing ambush tactics to capture its prey—predominantly amphibians and fish. As a non-migratory species, concho water snake displays limited territorial behavior, primarily in defense of foraging or basking sites.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
Water snakes Species
Concho water snake 
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