Snakes
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Across the regions where it's common, the Red-bellied Snake peaks from March to November.
Shows up in 17 ecoregions and 25 states
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Snakes
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Description
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. Storeria occipitomaculata is a small woodland species that usually measures 4–10 in (10–25 cm) in total length (including tail).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Storeria occipitomaculata prefers warmer habitats, and in the more northern limits of its range will inhabit abandoned ant mounds. The species is native to North America (Canada and the United States).Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The redbelly snake begins mating at around two years of age and must be a minimum of 22 centimetres (8.7 in) in order to reach sexual maturity. Red-bellied snakes typically mate in spring and early summer, but may also mate in late summer and fall.Wikipedia ↗Animal Diversity Web ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Red-bellied Snake
When is the Red-bellied Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Red-bellied Snake peaks from March to November.
Where does the Red-bellied Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 17 ecoregions and 25 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Georgia.