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Thamnophis sirtalis
A very common snake in NY. Usually greenish or brown with darker blotches down the sides. Most have a yellow or light colored stripe running from neck to tail. Diet consists of mainly invertebrates and amphibians, but they will also eat fish and rodents.
Found basking in the open near a rock wall.
Large adult! I didn't even notice it until it started to move. It made no attempt to bite, but was very focused on me and my camera, even after I had put it back down.
Spotted on May 20, 2013
Submitted on May 21, 2013
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