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Nerodia?

snakeadventures Jun 17, 2009 12:46 AM

This was found in s. New York and appears to be a northern water snake. Any second opinions?

Replies (3)

cousinmike Jun 17, 2009 04:03 AM

Nerodia all the way. There's a population in W.NY where I'm from where most if not all are a solid grayish black from the time they are sub-adults. Everyone from around that area calls them 'black racers', LoL... Nice find!
Peace, Love, and Herps,
Mike C

billysbrown Jun 22, 2009 09:24 AM

It may be that the population is dark, but I also see solid-colored ones pop up around here (Philadelphia are) too. I just figure they're either particularly muddy, stained, or that some of the big old ones get kind of solid colored over time.

Billy

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Phillyherping

ekansgnik Sep 22, 2009 02:25 PM

Sure it's not a Black Rat Snake?

Elaphe Obsoleta ?

Steve

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