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Glossy crayfish snake slithering along the ground

Did you know that glossy swamp snakes are good at hiding and rarely seen?

glossy swamp snakes
at
a Glance

Glossy crayfish snake hiding under grass

Key Features:

Glossy swamp snakes are shiny brown or green snakes with two stripes down their backs, round eyes, and small heads.

Least Concern - Population Stable

Habitat:

Bayous, ditches, lakes, marshes, ponds, swamps, and wetlands

nesting habits:

Glossy swamp snakes give birth to six to thirteen baby snakes in summer or fall.

seasons glossy swamp snakes are active in our area:

All year

Diet:

Crawfish

hunting Behavior:

Glossy swamp snakes wrap around their prey and swallow it whole.

Commonly Confused With:

Cottonmouths

Young cottonmouth snake swimming in shallow water

Glossy swamp snakes are often confused with northern  cottonmouths because both can be brown and in water.

Glossy crayfish snake hiding under grass

Glossy swamp snakes are shiny and have round eyes.

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