Redbelly snake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Storeria occipitomaculata |
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Storeria
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The redbelly snake (its scientific name is Storeria occipitomaculata) is a small snake. It is found only in North America. These snakes are known for their reddish or orange bellies!
Types of Redbelly Snakes
Just like people can have different looks even if they're from the same family, animals can have different types within one species. These types are called subspecies. Scientists currently recognize three main types of redbelly snakes.
- Florida redbelly snake – Storeria occipitomaculata obscura (Trapido, 1944)
- Northern redbelly snake – Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata (Storer, 1839)
- Black Hills redbelly snake – Storeria occipitomaculata pahasapae (H.M. Smith, 1963)
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