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Definition of red-bellied water snake

red-bellied water snake

Plural:red-bellied water snakes
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North American A large, non-venomous, semi-aquatic snake native to the southeastern United States, characterized by a dark, unpatterned back and a distinctive reddish or bright orange underside.

Example

"While kayaking through the quiet Georgia swamp, we spotted a red-bellied water snake basking on a fallen log before it quickly slipped into the murky water."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often mistakenly identified as the venomous cottonmouth due to its similar dark, thick body and aquatic habitat, though it is entirely non-venomous and lacks a blocky, triangular head.

• Nearby Words

red-bellied piranha
red-bellied snake
red-bellied turtle
red-bellied water snake
red-eared slider
red-footed tortoise
red-headed agama

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red-bellied water snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red--bellied-water-snake
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