The Brazos water snake is a species of nonpoisonous reptiles endemic to the state of Texas, USA. The species is primarily aquatic, found in the in the Brazos River system of the state.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Genus |
Nerodia |
| Species |
N. harteri |
| Scientific Name |
Nerodia harteri |
| Other Names |
Harter’s water snake |
| Length |
16 to 32 inches (41–81 cm) (including tail) |
| Coloration |
color ranges between brown and olive green |
| Distribution |
Texas, United States of America |
| Habitat |
Close to water bodies |
| Diet |
Mostly fish, toads, and frogs |
| Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Season |
Spring |
| Clutch Size |
20 (instances of up to 100 have been reported) |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Near Threatened |
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Brazos Water Snake
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Harter’s Water Snake
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Nerodia Harteri
