Because - as usual - the human race is destroyingthe snakes natural habitat !
It is possibly based on the Copperbelly Water Snake.
All snakes are carnivores. Vegetables are not on the menu !
Yes! If it has a mouth big enough it will bite people...
No - they are completely separate species. The banded water snake or Southern water snake has the Latin name Nerodia fasciata - the Water moccasin is Agkistrodon piscivorus. Additionally - The banded water snake is non-venomous, as opposed to the highly venomous Water moccasin !
No. The actually group of snakes classified as "water snakes" are non venomous. However, there are many semi aquatic and aquatic species that are venmous, but go by other names. If you see a snake and do not know what species it is, then treat it as if it might be venomous and leave it alone.
Most snake species are land-dwellers. However, there are semi-aquatic species - such as the anaconda. There are also several species of sea-snake (such as the Krait) who spend all their time in water - only coming onto land to lay their eggs.
The Northern Water snake - is a NON-venomous species... However - they do bear a striking resemblance to the Water Moccasin - which IS venomous.
There are 22 different species of snakes native to the state including the;Black RatsnakeKirtlands Snake (Endangered Species)Eastern GartersnakeEastern King SnakeEastern Hognose SnakeEastern MilksnakeEastern Ribbon SnakeEastern Smooth EarthsnakeEastern Worm SnakeEastern Smooth GreensnakeNorthern Ringneck SnakeNorthern Water SnakeNorthern Red-bellied SnakeNorthern Black RacerNorthern Brown SnakeMountain Smooth EarthsnakeRough Green Snake (Endangered Species)Shorthead Garter Snake and the three that are Venemous. The:Northern CopperheadTimber Rattlesnake (Threatened Species Candidate) and theEastern Massauga Rattlesnake (Endangered Species}.
The marine biome is threatened by pollution, oil spills, and excessive hunting of species that live there, as well as trash floating in the water.
Numerous water reptiles live in Australia. They include:Saltwater (Estuarine) crocodileFreshwater crocodileEastern water dragonsSea snake e.g. Northern mangrove sea snake, Olive sea snake, etcEastern water skinkMarine turtle - various species
The favorite habitat of a snake would depend greatly on the species and type of snake. Many snakes prefer high grass, while others live in trees. Other species of snakes spend their entire lives in water.
Assuming you're talking about the snake's mouth - the species that immediately comes to mind is the cotton-mouth or water moccasin.