The Plain-bellied Watersnake has a uniformly colored belly — red, orange, or yellow — that distinguishes it from other watersnakes. It wanders farther from water than most watersnakes and is often found in upland forests.
Habitat
Rivers, swamps, ponds, and adjacent upland habitats
Diet
Fish, frogs, and salamanders
How common
Common
Best time to see a Plain-bellied Watersnake
The best time to see a Plain-bellied Watersnake is March–June, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 25,063 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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