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Would you be able to help identify this snake? I believe it may be a Lake Erie Water Snake? We found it in the West Woods on July 2nd, 2023. Thank you!
Would you be able to help identify this snake? I believe it may be a Lake Erie Water Snake? We found it in the West Woods on July 2nd, 2023. Thank you!
You found a nice example of a Northern Water Snake! These are one of our most common species of snakes in Geauga County, and they are the most frequently seen snake at The West Woods.
Lake Erie Water Snakes are ONLY found on the Lake Erie Islands; any snake found on the mainland will be a Northern Water Snake.
Great sighting!
-Naturalist Andy Avram
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