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Midland Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon pleuralis

Photo by jimmy
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Midland water snake

Habitat:

Creeks, streams, and rivers

Species ID Suggestions

Midland Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon pleuralis

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ErinLucy
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Comments (3)
MitchRay
Definitely not a Copperhead, the markings are the wrong shape.
ErinLucy
I agree. It looks like a Midland Watersnake to me as well. Though...it is a bit to tell...
MitchRay
My best guess from this picture is a young Midland Watersnake, Nerodia sipedon pleuralis.
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PublishedMay 21, 2011

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