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Plain-bellied water snake

A species of Water snakes
Scientific name : Nerodia erythrogaster Genus : Water snakes

Plain-bellied water snake, A species of Water snakes
Scientific name: Nerodia erythrogaster
Genus: Water snakes
Plain-bellied water snake (Nerodia erythrogaster) Photo By sandboa , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Nerodia erythrogaster, commonly known as the plain-bellied water snake or plainbelly water snake, is a familiar species of mostly aquatic, nonvenomous, colubrid snake endemic to the United States.

General Info

Lifespan

8-10 years

Diet

Plain-bellied water snake's diet consists primarily of cold-blooded creatures. It revels in aquarium species like fish (eg. minnows and sunfish) and amphibians such as frogs and toads. Plain-bellied water snake also consumes terrestrial invertebrates like earthworms.

Appearance

Plain-bellied water snake is a robust, medium-sized snake, lacking fur but possessing smooth, shiny scales. Its most distinct characteristic is its reddish-brown to almost lavender body, often patterned with irregular darker splotches. Its belly, varying from yellowish to deep red, generally carries a mottled or checkered pattern. There is little difference in appearance between genders, ages, or subspecies.

Behavior

Plain-bellied water snake are primarily nocturnal, displaying increased activity at dusk. Known for their semi-aquatic behavior, they frequently inhabit local waterways, demonstrating proficient swimming habits for hunting and nesting. This species is generally solitary, exhibiting aggressive posturing when threatened in their territory. Regarding survival adaptations, they utilize their skin color for effective camouflage in their natural habitat.

Population

Stable
Plain-bellied water snake (Nerodia erythrogaster) Plain-bellied water snake (Nerodia erythrogaster) Photo By sandboa , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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