I found this snake in my driveway. I live in Michigan and was just wondering what kind it was. If anyone can help identify! Thanks
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Can anyone identify this?
loye
May 13, 2006 07:23 PM
Replies (6)
loye
May 13, 2006 07:24 PM
The image link has a better pic of it's pattern. I couldn't figure out how to post more than one pic.
Greg Longhurst
May 13, 2006 08:13 PM
That one is just too easy! The eastern hognose snake, Heterodon platyrhinos feeds almost exclusively on toads. Your snake's mouth is full of toad.
~~Greg~~
loye
May 14, 2006 07:09 PM
Thanks! I was thinking that's what it was, but didn't think that they were in Michigan. They are! lol. Thanks for the help
kfisher29
May 14, 2006 06:53 AM
Nice find and harmless! Its always cool finding a hognose snake,especially chowing on a toad. Kevin
skatecoupard
May 16, 2006 11:25 AM
it looks like a banded water snake.
FloridaHogs
May 16, 2006 01:30 PM
Hognose all the way!
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