Did you know that Mississippi green water snakes secrete a musk when they feel threatened?
Mississippi Green Water Snakes
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Mississippi green water snakes are brown or green with lighter bellies and a row of scales between their eyes.
Least Concern - Population Stable, Endangered in Louisiana
Habitat:
Bayous, lakes, marshes, ponds, and swamps
nesting habits:
Mississippi green water snakes mate in April or May and give birth to 8 to 34 baby snakes in August or September.
seasons mississippi green water snakes are active in our area:
All year
Diet:
Fish, crawfish, frogs, and toads
hunting Behavior:
Mississippi water snakes hunt at night.
Commonly Confused With:
Northern Cottonmouths
Mississippi green water snakes are often confused with northern cottonmouths because both snakes can be brown and swim.
Mississippi green water snakes have lighter bellies. Northern cottonmouths have pits on their faces and elongated pupils.