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Nerodia sipedon
A beautiful snake decided to take a swim with an unknowing me. Then, it snuck out of the water to bask at the water's edge. Northern water snakes are often encountered in this way. They're nonvenomous.
Shallow creek with a max depth of about 5 feet.
I was so excited to spot my first large snake that I scrambled out of the water, up a hillside and to my car to get my camera.
Spotted on Aug 20, 2013
Submitted on Aug 29, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks, Adam. Snakes are pretty elusive.
great spot for your first large snake...I'm still waiting for my first.