Hydraethiops is a genus of snakes in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The genus is endemic to Central Africa.

Species The genus Hydraethiops contains two species which are recognized as being valid.. www.reptile-database.org Hydraethiops laevis Hydraethiops melanogaster — blackbelly snake

References

Further reading Günther A (1872). "Seventh Account of new Species of Snakes in the Collection of the British Museum". Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., Fourth Series 9: 13-37 + Plates III-VI. (Hydræthiops, new genus, p. 28; H. melanogaster, new species, p. 28 + Plate III, figure G).