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The attached snake was located in eastern Kansas, along the side of a two acre pond, in a suburban Kansas City area. It is in the process of swallowing a fish, probably a bluegill, and then after having eaten the fish. I have had people tell me it is a copperhead, and a bull snake. The photo was not taken in high enough resolution to zoom in to see head detail (eyes, etc.). I was not told how long they believed the snake to be.
Would you identify for me?
Thanks very much!
That is a harmless Northern Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon).
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas
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