Copperbelly Water Snake
The copperbelly water snake is a subspecies of plain-bellied water snake. It is a migratory snake, meaning it changes its place after a certain time. It is secretive in nature and that is why it is not frequently seen.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Nerodia |
| Species | Nerodia erythrogaster |
| Scientific Name | Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta |
| Other Names | Copperbelly |
| Size | 3-5 ft (91.44-152.4 cm) |
| Color | Brownish or bluish black back and the belly is bright red-orange |
| Distribution | Northwestern Ohio, northeastern Indiana, southern Michigan, southeastern and south western Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois |
| Habitat | Wetlands and lowland swamps |
| Diet | Salamanders, crayfish, small fish, tadpoles, and frogs |
| Hibernation | Throughout the winter |
| Predator | Snapping turtles, raptors, raccoons, and skunks |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Breeding Time | During the fall |
| Mode of Reproduction | Viviparous |
| Litter Size | Around 18 |
| Average Lifespan | 8-15 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
Copperbelly Water Snake Pictures Gallery
Northern Copperbelly Water Snake 
Nerodia Erythrogaster Neglecta 
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Copperbelly Water Snake Habitat 
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Published on September 5th 2019 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 5th September 2019.
