Glossy Crayfish Snake
Regina rigida rigida

Common Name:	Glossy Crayfish Snake
Scientific Name:	Regina rigida rigida
Etymology:
Genus:	Regina is derived from the Latin word regius which means "queen".
Species:	rigida is derived from the Latin word rigidus which means "stiff", this refers to the way the the snake moves.
Subspecies:	rigida is derived from the Latin word rigidus which means "stiff", this refers to the way the the snake moves.
Vernacular Names:	Brown banded leather snake, brown water snake, green queen snake, rigid queen snake, striped moccasin.
Average Length:	14 - 24 in. (36 - 61 cm)
Virginia Record Length:	30.5 in. (77.5 cm)
Record length:	31.4 in. (79.7 cm)

 

Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier III - High Conservation Need - Extinction or extirpation is possible. Populations of these species are in decline or have declined to low levels or are in a restricted range. Management action is needed to stabilize or increase populations.

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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