Storeria occipitomaculata, commonly known as the redbelly snake or the red-bellied snake, is a species of harmless snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae.

Apr 25, 2024 · The redbelly or red-bellied snake is a small and thin woodland species native to North America. As the name suggests, its most distinguishing characteristic is its bright red, …

Sep 8, 2021 · Most adult Red-bellied Snakes are about 8-10 inches (20-26 cm) in total length. These snakes are small and thin, and their background color is gray to reddish brown with 1-5 …

Often hibernates in large aggregations underground; one researcher found over 100 snakes within a single anthill. Also hibernates in stone walls, rock crevices, and rodent burrows.

Description: The redbellied snake is a small woodland snake, ranging from 4 – 10 in (10 – 25 cm) long. This species is one of our most variably-colored snakes, with some individuals ranging …

Red-bellied snakes are most abundant in deciduous and mixed woodlands. They generally like a damp, moist, and cool environment. Unsurprisingly, they are often found in mesic …

Red-bellied Snakes are known for their crimson-red to orange belly. Their back is quite variable ranging from dark gray to reddish-brown. The head is often darker than the rest of the body …

This snake will not bite when handled, but may emit musk from glands at the base of the tail, curl the upper lips exposing the black mouth, and even play dead.

This small snake has a reddish-brown to steel gray background color with a broad light mid-dorsal stripe and two narrow darker stripes on each side. The underside is a bright red to orange, …

Three faint orange or yellowish spots are usually present at the base of the neck and, as the name implies, the belly is either orange or red. Red-bellied snakes have rough (keeled) scales.