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Snake ID

luvmycrx Sep 17, 2006 11:00 PM

I saved this little feller from a feline-related death. Anybody know what he/she is?

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chrish Sep 18, 2006 12:04 AM

That is a subadult watersnake.

Without checking a field guide, it looks like a subadult banded watersnake (Nerodia fasciata) to me, but that depends on where you are. If you are in the SE states somewhere, I go with fasciata.

If you are slightly further north, it could also be a subadult Midland Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon).

Either way, good save.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas

luvmycrx Sep 18, 2006 02:00 AM

I live in north central Florida, so it must be a Nerodia fasciata banded watersnake. Hmm, that doesnt sound like one of the 3 Deadliest Snakes On The Planet. Disappointing...

rearfang Sep 18, 2006 06:41 AM

Yep, a banded. Nice color!

Frank
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