Rainbow Snake (Farancia erytrogramma) - Striking Aquatic Reptile in Natural Habitat #1916963 (License: Personal Use)

The rainbow snake (Farancia erytrogramma) is a nonvenomous, highly aquatic colubrid native to the southeastern United States. Its glossy scales reflect iridescent hues, with three prominent red dorsal stripes bordered by black and flanked by yellow lateral lines. Typically found in cypress swamps, marshes, and slow-moving streams, it feeds primarily on eels and amphibians.

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