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The plain-bellied water snake is considered a conservation risk because of loss of wetlands and other anthropogenic factors. 35% of wetlands worldwide have been lost from 1970 to 2015. [14] This species is often struck by vehicles while it crosses highways traveling from one water source to another.
Copperbelly water snakes have a solid dark (usually black but bluish and brown) back with a bright orange-red belly. They grow to a total length of 3 to 5 feet (91 to 152 cm). They are not venomous. The longest total length on record is 65.5 inches (166 cm) for a specimen from the northern edge of their range.
Northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon). Aquatic. Similar to banded water snake, with light brown-gray background and series of darker gray bands. Bands are wider at the top. Bands become increasingly disconnected, similar to young plain-bellied water snakes. Belly is blotched or striped. Labial (lip) scales have vertical stripes. [17]
The Western terrestrial garter snake species is common in most habitats but spends a lot of time in water. These snakes are typically gray-brown or black with a checkered pattern and yellow ...
Here’s a full list of all venomous snakes, facts about each one and where they can each be found: Copperhead Appearance: Copperheads are typically three to four feet, and their coloration can be ...
In Michigan, there was a development dispute that involved plain belly water snakes. Three relevant varieties got all the attention. Common yellow and beige-bellied slitherers and their rare ...
1.19 Water snakes (Nerodia) 2 Venomous. Toggle Venomous subsection. 2.1 Pit Vipers (Crotalinae) 2.2 Elapids ... Plain-bellied watersnake (Nerodia erythrogaster)
The common watersnake is common over most of its range and is frequently seen basking on stream banks, from which it dives into the water at the slightest disturbance. "Water snakes are highly aquatic, spending nearly all their time either on the surface of the water or on substrate just above or beside the water". [24]