This fascinating species of snake is primarily aquatic, usually only leaving the water in search of prey or finding a mate. Found from Southern Virginia all the way into Florida, the Mud snake primarily inhabits swamps where there is an abundance of sirens and amphiumas, the Mud snakes favorite prey. These snakes are very strong snakes but rarely, if ever, bite when handled. The most common reaction to being handled is that the Mud snake will poke it's captor with its harmless pointed tail. Moving from bodies of water primarily at night also make this species one that is rarely encountered by people but is also a reason why these snakes suffer a high road mortality rate. While these snakes are believed to exist in high numbers little is known about their actual population numbers due to their secretive existence.
Lesser Known Fact: Mud Snakes have been witnessed using their pointed tail as an anchor in the mud for extra leverage while subduing prey.
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