We live 30 miles east of Houston near a retention pond. This is the second time I have seen this snake near our house. I am curious at to what kind of snake it is. Any guesses? Thanks so much!
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SE Texas Snake...Please Help Identify
Katie1709
Apr 30, 2013 03:23 PM
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chrish
Apr 30, 2013 03:44 PM
Diamondbacked Watersnake (Nerodia rhombifer).
Very common harmless snake in the Houston area.
They will bite if disturbed, but are harmless.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas
DMong
Apr 30, 2013 06:19 PM
A very harmless Diamond-backed Water Snake (Nerodia rhombifer).
~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing" 
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Katie1709
Apr 30, 2013 06:48 PM
Thanks for letting me know! I know we have tons of frogs near the pond...they sure make themselves heard at night! This guy definitely will not run out of food 
