Kropach, C. 1975 The yellow-bellied sea snake, This page was last edited on 17 January 2021, at 20:33. Auscape / UIG / Getty Images Diet and Behavior . Nerodia erythrogaster (Yellow bellied water snake) is found in the ponds, sloughs, bayou, streams, rivers, lakes and swamps in the hill country of Louisiana and also in the drainage ditches and flooded rice fields of the lowlands. groove, but usually are indistinguishable from adjacent body scales. In 1872, Stoliczka introduced the name Pelamis platurus (still the most used scientific name by scientists today), but used the incorrect ending -us instead of -a which a feminine noun requires. [45], Sea snake venom can cause damage to skeletal muscle with consequent myoglobinuria, neuromuscular paralysis or direct renal damage. Not fond of snakes but you have presented this one well. [25] Though rare, the yellow-bellied sea snake is the most commonly seen sea snake in New Zealand waters, to the degree that the species can be considered indigenous to New Zealand and protected under the Wildlife Act 1953. The word Pelamis is a feminine noun and means young or small tunny fish. The first thing you’ll notice is that they have distinct yellow bellies. 5*. A poisonous snake will skim along the top of the water. The yellow-belly water snake is not venomous and typically feeds on crayfish, frogs and other amphibians. Eastern Yellow Bellied Racer Pictures Gallery Yvonne L B (author) from Covington, LA on February 14, 2009: [in reply to Treasures-By-Brenda] It's all my husband's fault. [4] A few recent examples exist of scientists' beginning to use the grammatically correct name Pelamis platura, e.g., Bohme 2003 and the Reptile Database with its page headed Pelamis platura (Linnaeus, 1766), which includes an extensive synonymy of the different scientific names which have been used for the yellow-bellied sea snake. Scientific name: Coluber constrictor mormon PDF version of this page Western Yellow-bellied Racers are long, slender snakes with large, smooth scutes (scales). Be careful around garden beds, leaf piles, fallen trees/branch, and log piles. [46][47] If that preparation is not available, tiger snake or polyvalent antivenom should be used. Two Plain-bellied sub-species are found in Louisiana. Louisiana has abundant wildlife, including reptiles such as snakes and turtles. All are welcome in Yvonne's backyard wildlife habitat. Western Yellow-bellied Racer. They will, however, bite hard and repeatedly when cornered or captured. The yellow-belly water snake is not venomous and typically feeds on crayfish, frogs and other amphibians. animal control came and got it and stated it was non venom. There are many harmless watersnakes (genus Nerodia) that are frequently confused with venomous Water Moccasins a.k.a. Yellow-Bellied Watersnake; Yellow-Bellied Water Snake. Fortunately, water snakes are not poisonous! Predators of Plain-bellied Water Snakes include largemouth bass, kingsnakes, cottonmouths, egrets, red-shouldered hawks and red-tailed hawks. Comments: HARMLESS (Non-Venomous).The Red–bellied Water Snake is active mainly during the daytime.. Eastern Coral Snakes : “ Red on Yellow , Kill a Fellow … There are several types of coral snakes, but today we are focusing on the eastern coral snake. A defining difference in whether or not a water snake is poisonous is the way it swims. 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