Red-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Description
How to Identify
Large watersnake with a mostly unmarked yellow, orange, or reddish belly; adults often have a dark, plain-looking back.
Size
Usually 30-48 inches.
Diet
Fish and amphibians, especially frogs and salamanders.
Habitat
Ponds, swamps, rivers, floodplains, and nearby uplands.
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Location
Where it is found
Found mainly in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain.