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Nerodia erythrogaster ssp. erythrogaster
This snake usually has more of a red coloring on the belly, but this individual was in heavy shed. The back is a dark brown or grey and almost patternless. Though non-venomous, watersnakes are known to be aggressive and repeated biters if you attempt to handle them.
Mixed forest and wetland swamp.
This individual was none too happy about me attempting to photograph it. It had a damaged right eye and was in heavy shed.
Spotted on Apr 11, 2013
Submitted on Apr 30, 2014
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It's going to shed since its eyes are blue