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Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

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3 Comments

BrendanSmith
BrendanSmith 11 years ago

thanks cameron! wish i had a better pic. this one was a bit feisty, flattening out and whipping its tail.

Kenneth Reid
Kenneth Reid 11 years ago

I don't know about N. erythrogaster, but I think N. e. transvera have a love of biting more than willingness lol

The smell of erythrogaster musk and their willingness to bite is what I love about this species. LOVE!

BrendanSmith
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BrendanSmith

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Sep 20, 2012
Submitted on Sep 20, 2012

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