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Northern Water Snake
Nerodia sipedon
41.9004, -73.4682
Field Notes
Description:
This snake was at least 3 feet long. Its dorsum was strongly keeled and was a dark grayish color. It had a pattern of reddish brown bands on its venter.
Habitat:
It was resting on a dam on the edge of a pond where a bunch of sticks and debris had collected.
Notes:
This snake is currently secure in Connecticut, but many are killed each year as they are mistaken for venomous snakes.
Reference Links:
Northern water snake - Wikipedia
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 3, 2017
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