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Northern Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon sipedon

Photo by Sarah Mays
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Nerodia sipedon sipedon: Northern Watersnake from Flickr: EOL Images, Northern water snake

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Comments (5)
Sarah Mays
He was in the river, I agree he looks like a juvenile black racer, but maybe just a water snake?? Not sure?
alina
to me, it looks like the juvenile Northern Black Racer, but i'm unsure..
alina
Great capture! Maybe try this guide for IDing it?: http://www.virginiaherpetologicalsociety.com/reptiles/snakes/snakes_of_virginia.htm

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PublishedJune 17, 2013

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