Rainbow Snake

The Rainbow Snake, also known as the eel moccasin, is another species with a name that suits it perfectly. These largely aquatic snakes have really captivating colours, especially on their sides and bellies, were vibrant red, yellow, black, brown, and orange scale hues alternate. Originally there were two subspecies, but as of 2011, one of them has regrettably gone extinct.

The rainbow snake is a very solitary snake, in the marshes and swamps of its natural habitats in the southeastern United States, it typically hides in the water among the dense plant growth. They are notable for being remarkably non-aggressive toward people and prefer to save their energy for semi-aquatic prey like frogs and salamanders. Adult female rainbow snakes usually lay their eggs in July, leaving them underground in sandy soil. A clutch consists of around 20 eggs on average, but large females may lay over 50. The young are hatched in late summer or fall.