Redbelly Snake   General description: About the size of a large nightcrawler, the redbelly snake is brown or gray. It has lengthwise stripes on top and a red belly below. Size: Redbelly snakes are less than 4 inches long when they are born. They grow to 7 to 10 inches. Color: Redbelly snakes come in two color variations. One is brown or reddish-brown with a single lighter stripe. The other is gray with four dark stripes. Both have red undersides. Reproduction Redbelly snakes mate in spring. They give birth to five to eight young in late summer, each about 3 to 4 inches long. Food The redbelly snake eats insects, earthworms, and slugs. Predators Birds of prey, skunks, other snakes. Habitat The redbelly snake is found in woodlands and forest edges often near water.     If the snake really bothers you, check out these useful products   Snake Traps, Repellants and Cages 1 Snake Trap The Snake Guard snake trap provides peace of mind and a sense of security by allowing you to humanely capture and remove unwanted snakes from where you live, work, and play. The Snake Guard snake trap is a disposable means to humanely capture, relocate, and release snakes. Trap measures 30" long x 13" wide x 3" high. 2 Hagen Reptile Den Flat Home (medium 36cmx21cmx16cm) The Reptile Den Flat Home by Hagen is a perfect home for small reptiles or also great for transporting pets. 3 Snake-Away (1-3/4 lbs., for 100 linear ft.) This tested-effective snake repellent doesn't kill snakes. It irritates their senses, so it's an environmentally safe way to keep rattlesnakes and garter snakes from bothering you as you work and play outdoors. Just shake out a border of this dry, granular mixture around the area to be protected; remains effective 2-3 months. EPA-registered. Not available in CA. 40% cheaper per pound when you buy the larger size. 4 Snake Away Environmentally safe and harmless, this powder causes a reaction to the snakes nervous system, convincing it to retreat. Just shake out a border of this dry, granular mixture around your garden, log pile, trailer, barn, or tool shed. Great for campsites! Effective for 2-3 months. 1 3/4 lb. container, covers up to 150 linear ft. (Not available in CA.) EPA registered. 2 or more $9.99 each 5 Snake-Away (4 lbs., for 225 linear ft.) This tested-effective snake repellent doesn't kill snakes. It irritates their senses, so it's an environmentally safe way to keep rattlesnakes and garter snakes from bothering you as you work and play outdoors. Just shake out a border of this dry, granular mixture around the area to be protected; remains effective 2-3 months. EPA-registered. Not available in CA. 40% cheaper per pound when you buy the larger size. 6 Snake Tongs: Aluminum 24 in The Aluminum Snake Tong is the tool of choice for the safe and humane handling of snakes and reptiles. Broad jaws are designed to give maximum holding pressure with minimal risk of damage to the reptile being handled.