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Photo by JasonMichel
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Field Notes

Description:

Snake was about 2 feet long. Was motionless when we encountered it. It curled its head, then turned around and went into the weeds. No hissing, rattling or striking.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
JasonMichel
My inclination was milksnake as well. Thanks for the input!
MikeVanValen
It is an eastern milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum)
KarenL
Nice spot! You might like to add this to the Snakes of the United States mission http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/12027210 Welcome to Project Noah Jason!
Jellis
because the picture is slightly blurry it could also be a Eastern Foxsnake Pantherophis gloydi
Jellis
Maybe a Eastern Milksnake Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Home/species_a_to_z/SpeciesGuideIndex/easternmilksnake/tabid/6612/Default.aspx
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PublishedJune 27, 2012

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