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Rivets55
at Mon Sep 11 12:47:10 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Rivets55 ]
I don't think that is a waternake.
The scales don't look to be keeled (which knocks out the Watersnake), and there is a "Y" shped mark on the top of the head. These traits, along with the alternating blotched pattern, are consistent with the Eastern Milksnake, (Lampropeltis t. triangulum), which occurs in your area.
These are harmless/benefical snakes, and good to have around, as they eat rodents and sometimes other venomous snakes.
I hope you didn't hurt it.
Regards,
John D ----- I am so not lesdysxic!
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