What Is the Life Cycle of a Brown Water Snake?
While intimidating in appearance, the brown water snake is an entirely harmless reptile found in North America, most commonly in the Southeast regions. As a large-bodied snake, it is often mistaken for the venomous cottonmouth. This has lead to numerous brown water snakes being killed by humans thinking they are defending themselves from a poisonous bite.MatingBrown water snakes mate during the spring and can travel up to 5 kilometers from their main habitat in search of a mate.BirthBrown water snakes are born between August and October. The female holds the eggs within her body until they hatch, at which time a litter of anywhere from 12 to 50 baby snakes are born. These baby brown water snakes average 8 to 12 inches in length.MaturationBrown water snakes are considered mature at an age of 2 to 3 years. At this time, they can reach a length of up to 4-1/2 feet. They display a pattern of square brown blotches over lighter brown scales, with a yellowish-brown underbelly. As they age, th
