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Brown water snake

Nerodia taxispilota

Description:

Small snake in a tiny brook with its tail hoisted under a rock to keep it steady. This snake was fishing on Appalachian Mountains. It had a white underbelly and black/brown head and body. It could hold its breath for about 1 minute before coming up for air.

Habitat:

In a mountainous region with deciduous forests. The water was very clear and fresh with many other creatures living there.

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Kathryn Smith
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Kathryn Smith

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Jul 9, 2016
Submitted on Jul 10, 2016

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