Eastern Mud Snake
Farancia abacura abacura

Common Name:	Eastern Mud Snake
Scientific Name:	Farancia abacura abacura
Etymology:
Genus:	Farancia has no know meaning.
Species:	abacura is derived from the Latin word abacus which means "counting board".
Subspecies:	abacura is derived from the Latin word abacus which means "counting board".
Vernacular Names:	Checkered snake, dart snake, eastern horn snake, hoop snake, North American red-bellied snake, stinging snake, thunder snake.
Average Length:	40 - 54 in. (102 - 137 cm)
Virginia Record Length:	58.6 in. (148.9 cm)
Record length:	85.1 in. (207 cm)

 

Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier IV - Moderate Conservation Need - The species may be rare in parts of its range, particularly on the periphery. Populations of these species have demonstrated a significant declining trend or one is suspected which, if continued, is likely to qualify this species for a higher tier in the foreseeable future. Long-term planning is necessary to stabilize or increase populations.

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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