Black Swampsnake
Liodytes pygaea
Description
How to Identify
Small glossy black aquatic snake with a vivid red or orange belly.
Size
Usually 10-15 inches.
Diet
Small fish, tadpoles, frogs, salamanders, and aquatic invertebrates.
Habitat
Shallow vegetated swamps, ponds, marshes, and ditches.
Location
Where it is found
Restricted to the Coastal Plain.