Do Northern Water Snakes (Nerodia sipedon) blow bubbles in the water for fun, like I used to do as a child? Does it help them to attract prey? Are the bubbles simply a result of the snake remaining semi-submerged in the shallow marsh water as it waits for its next victim?
Whatever the reason for the bubbles, I spent some time yesterday observing this snake, hoping that I might see a successful hunt. In the end, I came up empy-handed, as the snake’s patience outlasted mine.
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Mike Powell 
I never knew they blew bubbles. Interesting!
The patience of the reptiles is something to behold. This one has been there for so long that the top of its head has dried. It’s no surprise that its was able to outlast yours!