Northern Redbelly Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata
Northern Redbelly Snake Northern Redbelly Snake
Photo by Robert Rold Photography Photo by Eric Williams
Northern Redbelly Snake Northern Redbelly Snake
Photo by Robert Rold Photography Photo by Robert Rold Photography
Description:  The Northern Redbelly Snake ranges in size from 7-12 inches.  Coloration is brown or gray with three lighter spots around the neck.  Belly is red with no other markings.  Scales are keeled and anal plate is divided.

Habitat:  Found in a variety of forested habitats.

Behavior:  The Northern Redbelly Snake is often secretive, found beneath cover such as rocks, logs, and forest debris.
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