Glossy Crayfish Snake
Regina rigida
Description
How to Identify
Glossy brown or olive aquatic snake with subtle dark stripes and a yellowish belly marked by dark spots or half-moons.
Size
Usually 14-24 inches.
Diet
Primarily crayfish; occasionally small fish and amphibians.
Habitat
Swamps, marshes, ditches, and heavily vegetated wetlands.
Location
Where it is found
Rare and restricted to the Coastal Plain.