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  1. Common Name: 
  2. Diamond-backed water snake
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  4. Scientific Name: 
  5. Nerodia rhombifer
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  7. Identification: 18-65 in. Gray-brown or tan with dark gray or brown crossbands alternating on the back and sides; belly yellowish with small dark markings.  Scales keeled
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  9. Habits: Diamond-backed water snakes occur in and around lakes, ponds, marshes, swamps and larger streams and rivers, usually in low country.
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  11. Distribution: Throughout Louisiana, but uncommon in uplands.
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