banded water snake n in some classifications placed in the genus Nerodia; western United States snake that seldom ventures far from water Synonym(s) common water snake Natrix sipedon Nerodia sipedon
News & Articles banded water snake Critter of the week: Northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon sipedon) Nicknames: Common water snake, banded water snake June 13, 2013 - The Springfield News-Leader