Queen snake is a species of relatively small, non-poisonous snake, belonging to the colubrid family, found only in North America. The species is semi-aquatic and diurnal, but also moves and hunts at night.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Natricinae |
| Genus |
Regina |
| Scientific Name |
Regina septemvittata |
| Length |
15 to 24 in; largest recorded specimen measures 37 in |
| Color |
Olive to gray or dark brown overall color with yellow or peach stripes running down the length of the body; four marked dark stripes on the underside; cream to yellow belly |
| Distribution |
Western New York, Wisconsin, Alabama, northern Florida, southwestern Ontario |
| Habitat |
Riparian corridors, along shallow streams having a rocky bottom with plenty of shrubby floodplain, wetland habitats, along the edges of ponds, canals and ditches |
| Diet |
Mainly crayfish, also feeds on frogs, tadpoles, snails, newts, fairy shrimp, minnows |
| Hibernation Fact |
Undergoes brumation during winter |
| Predators |
Raccoons, mink, otters, hawks, herons; juveniles fall prey to large frogs and fishes |
| Venom Fact |
Non-venomous |
| Breeding Season |
Spring and autumn |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Ovoviviparous (producing young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size |
5 to 20 young |
| Gestation Period |
3 to 4 months |
| Reproductive Age |
2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
Up to 19.3 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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