A Couple More Snakes

Here are photos of two snakes that are common to our area, one venomous the other non-venomous.

I’ve discussed the difference between these two species in this blog on several occasions but this is simply a series of photos of the two, a copperhead and a northern water snake.

Copperhead crossing wet pavement.
Copperhead crossing wet pavement.
"Smelling" its way along.
“Smelling” its way along.
Crossing dry pavement.
Crossing dry pavement.
Copperhead in grass.
Copperhead in grass.
Copperhead in dry leaf litter.
Copperhead in dry leaf litter.
Standing its ground.
Standing its ground.

Notice how variable northern water snakes are (below).

Northern water snake coiled in grass, resting.
Northern water snake coiled in grass, resting.
Another day and another water snake.
Another day and another water snake.
This large individual has hauled out on a rock.
This large individual has hauled out on a rock.
A juvenile water snake (about 8" - 9").
A juvenile water snake (about 8″ – 9″).

Know what you’re looking at and watch your step as you go along.

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