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Nerodia erythrogaster (Forster, 1771) Copperbelly water snake; Redbelly Water Snake; Yellowbelly Water Snake; Blotched Water Snake

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Poisonous Patterned Common Name Non-poisonous Solid Species Name Backyard Snakes striped Geographic Region Non-Posionous Snakes Water Snake Yellowbelly Nerodia erythrogaster flavigaster Common Name: Water Snake Yellowbelly Species Name: Nerodia erythrogaster flavigaster Non-poisonous KSNPC status is: Not Listed Appearance: Similar in appearance to copperbelly only the belly is yellowish on a greenish gray to gray back. Notes: The same species as the copperbelly but the ranges do not overlap. Food habits are similar and they are found in various wetland, swamp, bottomland hardwood habitats. Return to search results Previous Snake Next Snake   SEARCH LINKS | Poisonous | Non-poisonous | Backyard Snakes | Patterned | Solid | Striped | | Common Name | Species Name | Geographic Region | SITE LINKS | Snake Publication | Contact | Links | Home | | University of Kentucky | Cooperative Extension Service | How to Identify Snakes Copyright © 2002 Site Design ::: Mike Ginter and Matthew Bone

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Skip Navigation Michigan.gov Home DNRE Home  |  DNR  |  Links  |  Site Map  |  Contact DNR  |  FAQ Wildlife & Habitat > Wildlife Action Plan > Landowner Incentive Program > Michigan Breeding Bird Atlas > Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative > State Wildlife Grants > Wildlife Species Cougar Amphibians & Reptiles Feral Swine Birds Crustaceans, Fish, Mussels & Clams Insects & Spiders Mammals Problem Wildlife > Plant Species > Natural Communities > Endangered & Nongame Wildlife > Plants & Habitat at Risk > Wildlife Disease > Creating Wildlife Habitat > Viewing Wildlife > Research Projects Hunting Fishing Recreation & Camping Law Enforcement Forests, Land & Water Inside the DNR Doing Business Education & Outreach Forms, Publications & Maps Commissions, Boards and Committees Michigan Historical Center  Printer Friendly     Text Version   Share this link:   Twitter   Facebook   Yahoo   Google   Digg   reddit   Newsvine   StumbleUpon   Bookmark  Email Page Copper-bellied Water Snake ( Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta ) Life History & Michigan History Michigan's Snakes Non-DNR Links Life History & Michigan History One of the larger snakes in Michigan, the copper-bellied water snake can grow to a length of 4-5 feet. Adult snakes are easily identified by their dark brown or black back which contrasts easily with the unmarked reddish-to-orange belly and chin. The young have a blotched pattern which may remain visible in some adult specimens. This snake is extremely rare in Michigan. Its population is so low that it is listed as an "endangered" species in Michigan. It has also recently been listed by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a nationally "threatened" species. Photo © Jim Harding The copper-bellied water snake prefers to live near wooded floodplains, shrub wetlands, and adjacent to slow moving rivers. As excellent swimmers, they hunt aquatic species including tadpoles, frogs, salamanders, insect larvae, and crayfish. In the spring, tadpoles seem to be especially tasty to hungry copper-bellied water snakes. Mating takes place in May, and one to two dozen young are born in September or October. It is one of ten species of snakes that do not lay eggs but bare live young. Habitat for the copper-bellied water snake has declined dramatically. Wetlands drainage and development in preferred habitat has limited distribution to only a few small populations. It has been found only in the southern third of the Lower Peninsula. Indiscriminate killing of snakes has also been a problem in local areas. It is listed as ENDANGERED by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and is protected by law in the state. Any sightings of adult copperbelly water snakes should be reported to the DNR Wildlife Division in Lansing. Only adults should be reported because young copperbelly water snakes are easily confused with red-bellied snakes. Any sightings should be reported to the DNR Wildlife Division in Lansing. Keeping this species as part of Michigan's natural heritage will require protection of remaining habitat and management of lowland hardwoods. If you find a copper-bellied water snake, count yourself lucky to be one of a very few to experience this unique heritage species.   Non-DNR Links Species Profile (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) Nerodia erythrogaster (University of Michigan, Museum of Zoology) Related Content  •  Northern Ribbon Snake ( Thamnophis sauritus septentrionalis )  •  Smooth Green Snake ( Liochlorophis vernalis )  •  Northern Water Snake ( Nerodia sipedon )  •  Queen Snake ( Regina septemvittata )  •  Brown Snake ( Storeria dekayi )  •  Red-bellied Snake ( Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata )  •  Eastern Garter Snake ( Thamnophis sirtalis )  •  Butler's Garter Snake ( Thamnophis butleri )  •  Michigan's Snakes  •  Ring-necked Snake ( Diadophis punctatus edwardii )  •  Eastern Hog-nosed Snake ( Heterodon platirhinos )  •  Blue Racer ( Coluber constrictor foxi )  •  Black Rat Snake ( Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta )  •  Fox Snake ( Elaphe vulpina and Elaphe gloydi )  •  Eastern Milk Snake ( Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum )  •  Kirtland's Snake ( Clonophis kirtlandii )  •  Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake ( Sistrurus catenatus catenatus )

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Options Directory | Departments | FAQ | Links | Site Map | Help | Contact Us *** *** ** Blotched water snake, adult, Nerodia erythrogaster transersa, family Colubridae *** *** Austin City Connection - The Official Web site of the City of Austin Contact Us: Send Email or 512-263-6430. Legal Notices | Privacy Statement © 1995 City of Austin, Texas . All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 (512) 974-2000

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Options Directory | Departments | FAQ | Links | Site Map | Help | Contact Us *** *** ** Blotched water snake, juvenile, Nerodia erythrogaster transersa, family Colubridae *** *** Austin City Connection - The Official Web site of the City of Austin Contact Us: Send Email or 512-263-6430. Legal Notices | Privacy Statement © 1995 City of Austin, Texas . All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 (512) 974-2000

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CalPhotos     Photo Database   Number of matches : 8 Query: SELECT * FROM img WHERE ready=1 and taxon like "Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster%" and (lifeform != "specimen_tag" OR lifeform != "Animal") ORDER BY taxon Click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster Red-bellied Water Snake ID: 0000 0000 0503 0662 [detail] © 2003 John White Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster Red-bellied Water Snake ID: 0000 0000 0803 0357 [detail] © 2003 John White Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster Red-bellied Water Snake ID: 0000 0000 0503 0660 [detail] © 2003 John White Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster Red-bellied Water Snake ID: 0000 0000 0503 0659 [detail] © 2003 John White Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster Red-bellied Water Snake ID: 0000 0000 0803 0356 [detail] © 2003 John White Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster Red-bellied Water Snake ID: 0000 0000 0503 0661 [detail] © 2003 John White Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster Red-bellied Water Snake ID: 0000 0000 0803 0358 [detail] © 2003 John White Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster Red-bellied Watersnake ID: 0000 0000 0708 0388 [detail] © 2008 Jason Gibson Using these photos: A variety of organizations and individuals have contributed photographs to CalPhotos. Please follow the usage guidelines provided with each image. Use and copyright information, as well as other details about the photo such as the date and the location, are available by clicking on the [detail] link under the thumbnail. See also: Using the Photos in CalPhotos .    Copyright © 1995-2010 UC Regents. All rights reserved. CalPhotos is a project of BSCIT     University of California, Berkeley

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CalPhotos     Photo Database   Number of matches : 3 Query: SELECT * FROM img WHERE ready=1 and taxon like "Nerodia erythrogaster flavigaster%" and (lifeform != "specimen_tag" OR lifeform != "Animal") ORDER BY taxon Click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement Nerodia erythrogaster flavigaster Yellow-bellied Water Snake ID: 0000 0000 1204 0729 [detail] © 2004 Brad Moon Nerodia erythrogaster flavigaster Yellow-bellied Water Snake ID: 0000 0000 1204 0730 [detail] © 2004 Brad Moon Nerodia erythrogaster flavigaster Yellow-bellied Water Snake ID: 0000 0000 0107 0038 [detail] © 2007 Thomas Eimermacher Using these photos: A variety of organizations and individuals have contributed photographs to CalPhotos. Please follow the usage guidelines provided with each image. Use and copyright information, as well as other details about the photo such as the date and the location, are available by clicking on the [detail] link under the thumbnail. See also: Using the Photos in CalPhotos .    Copyright © 1995-2010 UC Regents. All rights reserved. CalPhotos is a project of BSCIT     University of California, Berkeley

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CalPhotos     Photo Database   Number of matches : 2 Query: SELECT * FROM img WHERE ready=1 and taxon like "Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta%" and (lifeform != "specimen_tag" OR lifeform != "Animal") ORDER BY taxon Click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta Copper-bellied Water Snake ID: 0000 0000 1007 1452 [detail] © 2007 Lisa Powers Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta Copper-bellied Water Snake ID: 0000 0000 1007 1453 [detail] © 2007 Lisa Powers Using these photos: A variety of organizations and individuals have contributed photographs to CalPhotos. Please follow the usage guidelines provided with each image. Use and copyright information, as well as other details about the photo such as the date and the location, are available by clicking on the [detail] link under the thumbnail. See also: Using the Photos in CalPhotos .    Copyright © 1995-2010 UC Regents. All rights reserved. CalPhotos is a project of BSCIT     University of California, Berkeley

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CalPhotos     Photo Database   Number of matches : 4 Query: SELECT * FROM img WHERE ready=1 and taxon like "Nerodia erythrogaster transversa%" and (lifeform != "specimen_tag" OR lifeform != "Animal") ORDER BY taxon Click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement Nerodia erythrogaster transversa Blotched Watersnake ID: 0000 0000 0110 2761 [detail] © 2010 Matthew Niemiller Nerodia erythrogaster transversa Blotched Watersnake ID: 0000 0000 0110 2790 [detail] © 2010 Matthew Niemiller Nerodia erythrogaster transversa Blotched Watersnake ID: 0000 0000 0110 2791 [detail] © 2010 Matthew Niemiller Nerodia erythrogaster transversa Blotched Watersnake ID: 0000 0000 0110 2792 [detail] © 2010 Matthew Niemiller Using these photos: A variety of organizations and individuals have contributed photographs to CalPhotos. Please follow the usage guidelines provided with each image. Use and copyright information, as well as other details about the photo such as the date and the location, are available by clicking on the [detail] link under the thumbnail. See also: Using the Photos in CalPhotos .    Copyright © 1995-2010 UC Regents. All rights reserved. CalPhotos is a project of BSCIT     University of California, Berkeley