Queen Snake
Regina septemvittata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusRegina (crayfish snakes)
- SpeciesRegina septemvittata (Queen Snake)
About the Queen Snake
The queen snake (Regina septemvittata) is a species of nonvenomous semiaquatic snake, a member of the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to North America. Regina septemvittata is known by many common names, including the following: banded water snake, brown queen snake, diamond-back water snake, leather snake, moon snake, North American seven-banded snake, olive water snake, pale snake, queen water snake, seven-striped water snake, striped water snake, three-striped water snake, willow snake, and yellow-bellied snake.
Regina septemvittata ranges through the temperate region of North America east of the Mississippi River from western New York state to Wisconsin and south to Alabama and northern Florida. There is also an isolated population in Arkansas that was discovered in 1894 and is thought to be an effect of climate change during the Pleiostene era. It is also found in the southwestern parts of Ontario.
Decreases in queen snake populations can be most attributed to a loss of food sources through stream channelization, bank erosion, and water pollution. The queen snake is similar in appearance... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Queen Snake in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shenandoah National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Queen Snake in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Queen Snake sighting in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, based on 38 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Queen Snake in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Queen Snake in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in our monthly data.