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Smooth Earth Snake

Virginia valeriae

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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted in Chattahoochee National Recreation Area in Atlanta, GA nestled under a rock. It may look dull and plain, but I think this snake is a beauty.

Notes:

In case you were wondering, the gloves are used when possible to prevent getting chemicals (i.e. sunscreen), my smell, etc., on the animals and to avoid any disease spread.

Reference Links:

Smooth Earth Snake (Virginia valeriae) - Information on Smooth Earth Snake

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Comments (1)
alicelongmartin
It looked like it was posed in a studio until I realize the blue was gloves. Such a neat background for your snake.

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Snakes of the Southeast U.S.
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Snakes of the World
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Reptiles & Amphibians of the SE
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Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation
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PublishedJuly 23, 2011

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