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Definition of florida banded water snake
florida banded water snake
Plural:florida banded water snakes
• noun
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American A non-venomous, heavy-bodied aquatic snake (Nerodia fasciata pictiventris) native to the southeastern United States, particularly Florida, characterized by dark crossbands on its back and often found near freshwater habitats.
Example
"While kayaking through the Everglades, we spotted a Florida banded water snake resting on a low-hanging cypress branch."
• Nearby Words
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Florida banded water snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/florida-banded-water-snake