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Midland Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon pleuralis

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Midland water snake

Habitat:

Creeks, streams, and rivers

1 Species ID Suggestions

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ErinLucy
ErinLucy 12 years ago
Midland Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon pleuralis Midland Watersnake - Nerodia sipedon pleuralis


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MitchRay
MitchRay 12 years ago

Definitely not a Copperhead, the markings are the wrong shape.

ErinLucy
ErinLucy 12 years ago

I agree. It looks like a Midland Watersnake to me as well. Though...it is a bit to tell...

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MitchRay
MitchRay 12 years ago

My best guess from this picture is a young Midland Watersnake, Nerodia sipedon pleuralis.

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jimmy
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jimmy

Fairfield, Alabama, USA

Spotted on May 21, 2011
Submitted on May 21, 2011

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