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Queen Snake (Regina septemvittata)

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Family: Colubridae

Size: 15-24 in.

Status: Endangered

Description: This is a medium-sized water snake. Three black stripes run down its brown or gray back and a set of pale yellow stripes run down its sides. There are also two dark stripes on the belly up toward the head region. Queen snakes require clear streams with moderate to fast currents and rocky bottoms. They feed almost exclusively on freshly molted crayfish, although they may eat frogs, tadpoles, newts, minnows, snails and fairy shrimp.

More information about queen snakes is available on the detailed factsheet...