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Northern Water Snake

Nerodia Sipedon Sipedon

Photo by scott5
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Rough looking, this specimen was about 2 1/2 feet in length. Dark and very dark greens and brown. Very aggressive.

Habitat:

Found swimming in the water.

Notes:

Too fast to get a better picture.

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Comments (1)

I love Northern Water snakes. This one has some very vibrant and prominent markings. Beautiful picture. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8082568
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PublishedDecember 19, 2011

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