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TKC_D500

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Marilynne said:
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That's what my wife looks like first thing in the morning!! Did I say that out loud? Lol.

I've been trying to get a good shot of the little 7 footer in our lake, but he's kinda shy.


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Stoshowicz

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Marilynne said:
(Banded) Water Snake or Water Moccasin?
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My guess is Nerodia floridana , florida green watersnake.. it was the only one I could find showing this pattern, head style, and color. I know its not actually green. Please check me on it, since that's from a google search. I can refer you to someone really good with snakes if youre unconvinced.
 
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Stoshowicz said:
My guess is Nerodia floridana , florida green watersnake.. it was the only one I could find showing this pattern, head style, and color. I know its not actually green. Please check me on it, since that's from a google search. I can refer you to someone really good with snakes if youre unconvinced.
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Thanks Stosh! The close up of the head looks like the one on the UF web page.
Nerodia floridana :: Florida Museum of Natural History
 
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Stoshowicz said:
My guess is Nerodia floridana , florida green watersnake.. it was the only one I could find showing this pattern, head style, and color. I know its not actually green. Please check me on it, since that's from a google search. I can refer you to someone really good with snakes if youre unconvinced.
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I would be glad to help you out. Indeed, your snake is a harmless green watersnake. Great job identifying it!
Thank you and hope this helps.

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Dr. Kenneth L. Krysko
Division of Herpetology
Florida Museum of Natural History


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