Rainbow Snake
Scientific Name: Farancia erytrogramma
Photo Credits: JD Wilson
Rainbow snakes can be found in large streams, small lakes, swamps, and marshes. This non-venomous watersnake eats amphibians like salamanders and tadpoles. The belly is yellow with two rows of prominent black spots. A third row of black spots may run down the center of the belly in some individuals.
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