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Water Snakes
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
Gallery Photo: S F
In North America Nerodia is the genus of nonvenomous colubrid snakes commonly referred to as water snakes. Nerodia species vary greatly, but all are relatively heavy-bodied snakes, sometimes growing to 4 feet or larger. They have flattened heads, with small eyes that have round pupils, and keeled scales. Some display distinct banding, others have blotching, and some have diamond-shaped patterns. Most are brown or olive green, with markings being brown, or black, yellow or cream-colored accenting is common. As their name implies they spend the vast majority of their time in, or very near permanent sources of water and can often be found basking on tree branches which overhang slow moving streams or ponds. Their primary diet is fish and amphibians, and they are quite adept at catching both in their aquatic environment. They will also consume rodents. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of all Water Snakes. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.
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Anyone have a red and black Florida banded watersnake they want to sell me?
by rabbitsmcgates - Sep 28, 2004 04:06 AM |
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Oct 01, 2004 04:30 AM by rabbitsmcgates |
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Pierson asked for pictures ...
by michael56 - Sep 26, 2004 09:11 PM |
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Sep 29, 2004 10:05 PM by michael56 |
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Adult nerodia/rodent - update
by michael56 - Sep 26, 2004 01:18 PM |
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Sep 29, 2004 11:48 PM by snakeguy88 |
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Kirtland's snake
by caecilianman02 - Sep 25, 2004 10:20 AM |
0 | No replies |
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picture of the little guy
by cassiefoxkit - Sep 24, 2004 10:44 PM |
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Sep 25, 2004 10:46 AM by PiersonH |
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im still looking to buy these
by androctonus - Sep 24, 2004 05:20 PM |
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Sep 25, 2004 01:55 PM by snakeguy88 |
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new to the forum
by cassiefoxkit - Sep 24, 2004 10:47 AM |
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Sep 25, 2004 03:33 PM by michael56 |
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Chinese Water Snakes
by Lizard-lady - Sep 23, 2004 08:45 PM |
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Just thought I would share a pic with you watersnake lovers.....Any guesses??
by Hotshot - Sep 23, 2004 07:58 PM |
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Sep 25, 2004 12:06 PM by michael56 |
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From yearlings to adults ...
by michael56 - Sep 21, 2004 08:02 PM |
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Sep 24, 2004 10:23 PM by michael56 |
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looking to buy
by androctonus - Sep 18, 2004 06:11 PM |
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Sep 23, 2004 05:43 PM by coachgail |
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Lethargic Water Snake... Please Help.
by SeaTuon - Sep 15, 2004 04:24 PM |
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Sep 16, 2004 10:48 PM by Justin Stricklin |
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Mud Snake Care
by CamHanna - Sep 12, 2004 06:54 PM |
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Sep 13, 2004 07:43 AM by CamHanna |
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South Carolina Redbelly Watersnake
by PiersonH - Sep 06, 2004 09:07 PM |
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Sep 08, 2004 01:54 PM by Justin Stricklin |
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where can i get a mongrove
by Mass_Chaos - Sep 06, 2004 08:06 PM |
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Sep 06, 2004 09:03 PM by PiersonH |
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Help me Identify this water snake please
by digitalkitteh - Sep 06, 2004 03:59 PM |
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Sep 06, 2004 11:16 PM by digitalkitteh |
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Broad Banded Watersnake
by Keith Hillson - Sep 06, 2004 03:08 PM |
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Sep 06, 2004 03:12 PM by snakeguy88 |
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Mangrove watersnake
by snakesnatcher - Sep 03, 2004 10:30 PM |
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Sep 04, 2004 10:23 PM by snakesnatcher |
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Just caught a northern water snake...lot of questions....
by Amanda E - Sep 02, 2004 03:02 PM |
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Sep 07, 2004 05:47 PM by PiersonH |
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Gulf Salt Marsh Watersnakes in the Florida panhandle
by PiersonH - Aug 27, 2004 05:35 PM |
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Aug 29, 2004 12:56 PM by PiersonH |
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Surprise birth of Northern Water Snake
by coachgail - Aug 26, 2004 06:11 PM |
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Oct 01, 2004 04:35 AM by rabbitsmcgates |
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New Water Snake book
by Rick D - Aug 25, 2004 08:46 PM |
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Aug 27, 2004 09:50 PM by PiersonH |
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New Brown Water Snake...
by athos_76 - Aug 22, 2004 09:22 PM |
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Aug 27, 2004 12:42 AM by michael56 |
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Brown water snake
by Lint - Aug 20, 2004 04:11 PM |
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Aug 22, 2004 07:28 PM by snakeguy88 |
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Diamondback Water Snake possibility.
by witchiejeni - Aug 19, 2004 11:00 AM |
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Aug 23, 2004 11:05 PM by pulatus |
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New injured baby N. Water Snake!
by NomadOfTheHills - Aug 15, 2004 09:10 PM |
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Aug 16, 2004 10:22 PM by nomadofthehills |
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I found an albino northern water snake today!
by the_beaver - Aug 15, 2004 08:55 PM |
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Sep 28, 2004 03:49 AM by rabbitsmcgates |
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Rare Queen Snake?? .....
by HerperHelmz - Aug 15, 2004 02:18 PM |
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Aug 16, 2004 05:11 PM by bryan139 |
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goldfish
by snakesnatcher - Aug 12, 2004 11:06 PM |
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Aug 14, 2004 10:37 PM by Justin Stricklin |
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mud snake
by constrictor3000 - Aug 09, 2004 02:26 PM |
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Aug 15, 2004 10:36 PM by tempest |
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What do you yhink
by gothai - Aug 05, 2004 03:01 AM |
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Aug 06, 2004 03:08 AM by gothai |
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Ever been to thailand?
by gothai - Aug 01, 2004 01:13 AM |
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N. erythrogaster neglecta
by 4everherpn - Jul 24, 2004 06:56 PM |
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Jul 31, 2004 08:49 AM by PiersonH |
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My new babies...
by barrel_racer - Jul 22, 2004 12:25 AM |
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Jul 25, 2004 10:26 AM by PiersonH |
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Pics of Wild Northern Water Snakes (and some Garters too)
by Lyn - Jul 18, 2004 08:44 PM |
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Jul 21, 2004 12:13 PM by haddachoose1 |
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orange phase Florida green water snake,
by Rdbartlett - Jul 17, 2004 08:34 PM |
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Jul 18, 2004 07:55 PM by HerperHelmz |
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Mysterious behavior
by HotRodHerps - Jul 16, 2004 09:56 PM |
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Jul 23, 2004 12:38 AM by FRAN |
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Salt marsh mangrove babies!!!
by LCH - Jul 15, 2004 10:01 AM |
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Jul 21, 2004 10:31 PM by crimsonking |
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man this forum is gettin' slow. PIC
by Justin Stricklin - Jul 12, 2004 03:45 PM |
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Jul 15, 2004 10:26 PM by herps |
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Need ID - Believed to be a Glossy Crayfish Water Snake
by GSNewsome - Jul 11, 2004 03:38 PM |
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Jul 11, 2004 10:23 PM by PiersonH |
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Pics of my First Water Snake "Ripley"
by Lyn - Jul 10, 2004 11:03 PM |
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Jul 11, 2004 01:35 PM by Lyn |
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midland water snake wont eat
by lizardboy - Jul 10, 2004 09:33 PM |
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Jul 11, 2004 10:52 AM by Justin Stricklin |
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Unidentified watersnake
by joeycoco98 - Jul 07, 2004 01:26 AM |
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Jul 30, 2004 03:23 PM by Joeycoco98 |
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eye infection
by Justin Stricklin - Jul 01, 2004 11:07 PM |
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Jul 02, 2004 11:35 AM by HerperHelmz |
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Nerodia Developments in OK (long)
by michaelb - Jun 27, 2004 05:06 AM |
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Jun 30, 2004 01:50 AM by michaelb |
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Farancia husbandry
by bassaris - Jun 25, 2004 08:10 AM |
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Jun 29, 2004 02:32 PM by snakeguy88 |
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help...plz
by Chris_la - Jun 18, 2004 05:39 PM |
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Jun 22, 2004 12:36 PM by snakeguy88 |
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Switching to mice
by Sonya - Jun 15, 2004 03:12 PM |
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Jun 16, 2004 01:53 AM by Elfunko |
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I need serious info
by snakecharmer377 - Jun 15, 2004 10:21 AM |
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Jun 15, 2004 01:45 PM by PiersonH |
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Aquaterrium filtration question
by Elfunko - Jun 12, 2004 11:12 AM |
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Jun 16, 2004 01:57 AM by Elfunko |
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Pic
by Justin Stricklin - Jun 11, 2004 10:49 PM |
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Jun 16, 2004 10:33 PM by Justin Stricklin |
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Took the plunge! Got a Banded Water Snake!
by Elfunko - Jun 09, 2004 11:20 PM |
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Jun 30, 2004 12:50 AM by Elfunko |
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queen *pic*
by Justin Stricklin - Jun 09, 2004 02:58 PM |
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Jun 09, 2004 05:13 PM by Justin Stricklin |
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New pics from my nerodia
by Mizar 21 - Jun 09, 2004 11:03 AM |
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Jun 09, 2004 11:58 AM by snakeguy88 |
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Can they live together?
by demiturtle - Jun 08, 2004 12:21 AM |
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Jun 08, 2004 12:12 PM by snakeguy88 |
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stupid kids got cought
by CrazyCodyKadunk - Jun 07, 2004 05:06 PM |
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Jun 07, 2004 09:48 PM by Elfunko |
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BAD NEWS
by Justin Stricklin - Jun 06, 2004 03:54 PM |
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Jun 06, 2004 09:50 PM by haddachoose1 |
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albino Northern Water Snake?
by goshawk - May 31, 2004 10:14 PM |
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Jun 06, 2004 02:43 PM by HerperHelmz |
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Feeding a watersnake
by Mizar 21 - May 30, 2004 07:16 PM |
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May 31, 2004 07:30 PM by shanes_snakes |
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Undercover redbellies.
by Conrad - May 29, 2004 01:24 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 05:19 PM by Conrad |
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Pics of my Northern
by woodensoul - May 27, 2004 05:21 AM |
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May 28, 2004 10:57 PM by pulatus |
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Cage for a watersnake?
by Elfunko - May 26, 2004 11:42 PM |
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Jun 07, 2004 09:46 PM by Elfunko |
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Queen
by Justin Stricklin - May 25, 2004 10:46 PM |
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May 31, 2004 10:13 AM by PiersonH |
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Redbelly turns itself in!
by Conrad - May 23, 2004 03:46 PM |
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Nerodia x Agkistrodon
by SalS - May 22, 2004 05:29 PM |
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New pic of my Midland
by evers310 - May 20, 2004 11:39 AM |
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May 22, 2004 09:22 PM by PiersonH |
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Florida green watersnake? Identification question...
by bacchus - May 18, 2004 11:05 PM |
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May 22, 2004 09:16 PM by PiersonH |
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We now have 3 juvie Northern Waters
by Sonya - May 17, 2004 08:57 AM |
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May 18, 2004 08:23 AM by Sonya |
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Nerodia sipedon pleuralis
by SnakesAndStuff - May 16, 2004 08:42 PM |
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May 18, 2004 10:51 PM by pulatus |
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sick florida banded water snake!
by toothless - May 15, 2004 07:02 PM |
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May 18, 2004 10:44 PM by pulatus |
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plainbelly watersnake help
by mrrooster2u - May 15, 2004 05:17 PM |
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May 16, 2004 07:36 PM by snakeguy88 |
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maybe getting one just a few questions
by bdking15 - May 11, 2004 01:28 PM |
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May 11, 2004 08:52 PM by snakeguy88 |
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Name that Nerdodia...
by Conrad - May 09, 2004 08:40 PM |
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May 14, 2004 10:23 PM by Conrad |
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juvenile Brod-bande Water Snake photo
by goshawk - May 07, 2004 12:58 PM |
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adult Brod-bande Water Snake photo
by goshawk - May 07, 2004 12:56 PM |
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May 10, 2004 01:08 AM by goshawk |
