This lovely female Broad-banded Water Snake is healthy, active and feeding reliably. A really interesting species for anyone looking for something a little different, these snakes are semi-aquatic by nature and are particularly impressive once settled in.
She is an active, inquisitive snake that benefits from plenty of space, secure hides, climbing opportunities and, importantly, a suitable water area where she can soak and swim.
Common Name: Broad-banded Water Snake
Scientific Name: Nerodia fasciata confluens
Morph: Normal
Sex: Female
Temperament: Alert and active; may be defensive when first handled but generally settles with calm, consistent interaction
Average Adult Size: 2.5–4ft
Average Lifespan: 8–12+ years with good care
Photos taken: 15.09.26
Enclosure:
A spacious terrestrial/semi-aquatic setup with plenty of floor space, secure hides, branches and a large water area for soaking and swimming.
Heating & Temperature:
Basking Area: 28–30°C
Warm Side: 25–28°C
Cool Side: 21–24°C
Night Temperature: Around 18–22°C
Humidity:
Moderate humidity with access to a larger water area. Regular misting can be used where required, while maintaining good ventilation.
Furnishings:
Multiple secure hides
Sturdy branches and climbing opportunities
Cork bark and naturalistic décor
Dense cover for security
Large, sturdy water area suitable for soaking and swimming
Secure lid — these are strong and capable snakes
Substrate:
A suitable moisture-retaining substrate such as soil-based mixes, coco-based substrate or a naturalistic/bioactive setup.
Feeding:
Feeding well on an appropriate varied diet. Water snakes are naturally opportunistic feeders and can be offered suitable fish and other appropriate prey items depending on availability and nutritional requirements.
Healthy, active female
Interesting semi-aquatic species with plenty of natural behaviour to observe
Particularly impressive feeders and very active snakes
A secure enclosure and clean water are essential
Best suited to keepers prepared for an active, semi-aquatic snake rather than a sedentary species
Photos and videos available upon request
Collection is currently from the shop only. Courier options coming soon — if you need something arranged earlier, please get in touch.
This lovely female Broad-banded Water Snake is healthy, active and feeding reliably. A really interesting species for anyone looking for something a little different, these snakes are semi-aquatic by nature and are particularly impressive once settled in.
She is an active, inquisitive snake that benefits from plenty of space, secure hides, climbing opportunities and, importantly, a suitable water area where she can soak and swim.
Common Name: Broad-banded Water Snake
Scientific Name: Nerodia fasciata confluens
Morph: Normal
Sex: Female
Temperament: Alert and active; may be defensive when first handled but generally settles with calm, consistent interaction
Average Adult Size: 2.5–4ft
Average Lifespan: 8–12+ years with good care
Photos taken: 15.09.26
Enclosure:
A spacious terrestrial/semi-aquatic setup with plenty of floor space, secure hides, branches and a large water area for soaking and swimming.
Heating & Temperature:
Basking Area: 28–30°C
Warm Side: 25–28°C
Cool Side: 21–24°C
Night Temperature: Around 18–22°C
Humidity:
Moderate humidity with access to a larger water area. Regular misting can be used where required, while maintaining good ventilation.
Furnishings:
Multiple secure hides
Sturdy branches and climbing opportunities
Cork bark and naturalistic décor
Dense cover for security
Large, sturdy water area suitable for soaking and swimming
Secure lid — these are strong and capable snakes
Substrate:
A suitable moisture-retaining substrate such as soil-based mixes, coco-based substrate or a naturalistic/bioactive setup.
Feeding:
Feeding well on an appropriate varied diet. Water snakes are naturally opportunistic feeders and can be offered suitable fish and other appropriate prey items depending on availability and nutritional requirements.
Healthy, active female
Interesting semi-aquatic species with plenty of natural behaviour to observe
Particularly impressive feeders and very active snakes
A secure enclosure and clean water are essential
Best suited to keepers prepared for an active, semi-aquatic snake rather than a sedentary species
Photos and videos available upon request
Collection is currently from the shop only. Courier options coming soon — if you need something arranged earlier, please get in touch.
