Northern Redbelly Snake
Scientific Name:
The scientific name for the Northern Redbelly Snake is Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata
Where they're located in New Jersey:
Northern Redbelly Snakes can be found throughout the state
Venomous:
No, Northern Redbelly Snakes are non-venomous
Placement on Endangerment Scale:
Least Concern (LC)
Temperament:
Northern Redbelly snakes will slither away, musk and bite potential threats, much like most small snake species.
Physical characteristics:
Northern Redbelly Snakes are black with a bright red underbelly. They are small snakes that have non-keeled scales and typically grow to be 6-8 inches in length.
Live or egg birth:
Northern Redbelly Snakes have live births
Preferred habitat:
Wooded areas and bogs