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Can someone please help ID this snake?

redd78 Sep 17, 2007 12:57 PM

My boss found this snake outside his house in Tampa, FL. There was a smaller one also found in the backyard. He said the snake is not aggressive. He would like to remove the snake if it's venomous.

Replies (3)

billysbrown Sep 17, 2007 01:25 PM

I'll let someone who knows southern Nerodia name the species, but that's a water snake.

It's not venomous, but it might draw a little blood and spray you with poop/musk if you grab it.

Thanks for not killing it.

Billy

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phillyherping

redd78 Sep 17, 2007 01:53 PM

Thank you for the fast response. I will pass this info along to my boss.

chrish Sep 17, 2007 02:14 PM

Florida Banded Watersnake.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas

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