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Northern Water Snake

Nerodia sipedon pleuralis

Description:

About 2 ft long and as wide as 2 inches.. Resting by the man made creeks' edge behind the fence and bushes.. Beautiful in colors with reddish spots towards its underbelly and white bands with black borders on top ..

Habitat:

Hershey Park creek.. By the Trailblazer roller coaster..


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6 Comments

Aaron_G
Aaron_G a year ago

Removed from the "Signs of Wildlife" mission, as it doesn't fit the description. That mission is for "the bones, fossils, webs, eggs, tracks, and other signs of wildlife" and not the actual animals themselves. Thanks!

Hemma
Hemma a year ago

It is good when people are sensible and don't panic.

Nicholas4
Nicholas4 a year ago

Yea.. Hershey Park, PA is the place that has the chocolate for its theme.. Tons of people mostly families
It was well hidden.. But very close to one of the paths.. Showed some folks with kids.. They seam not to have any issue.. Actually took photos too..

Hemma
Hemma a year ago

Wow ,did you spot this in an amusement park? it could create a panic and stampede!! People are usually very scared of snakes.

Nicholas4
Nicholas4 a year ago

Thanks Emma.. This was so close to people going thru the area to get to the roller coaster too.. Amazing..

Hemma
Hemma a year ago

Congratulations on a great spotting!!

Pennsylvania, USA

Lat: 40.36, Long: -76.72

Spotted on May 26, 2012
Submitted on May 27, 2012

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