N. fasciata is natively found from Indiana, south to Louisiana, and east to Florida. Adults of the banded water snake measure from 24 to 42 in in total length, with a record size (in the Florida subspecies) of 62.5 in in total length.

Banded water snake

Naturalist Rudy Mancke, the late host of SCETV's long-running NatureScene, shared his knowledge of plants and wildlife for nearly 25 years on NatureNotes. These 1-minute snippets offer you a chance to find out about diverse topics having to do with the natural world. From the inner workings of our world's ecosystems to plants & animals unique to South Carolina, you'll learn more about the world around you on NatureNotes.

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Naturalist Rudy Mancke, the late host of SCETV's long-running NatureScene, shared his knowledge of plants and wildlife for nearly 25 years on NatureNotes. These 1-minute snippets offer you a chance to find out about diverse topics having to do with the natural world. From the inner workings of our world's ecosystems to plants &amp; animals unique to South Carolina, you'll learn more about the world around you on NatureNotes.

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Banded water snake

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