Harmless
Northern Water Snake.
Non-poisonous, bad tempered snake. Has an anti-coagulant in its saliva that will make you bleed a lot. Will bite fast and repeatedly, tends to chew. These are confused with water moccasssins, or cottonmouths, which are poisonous but live much farther south than the NY home of the Northern.
Favorite snake of Queen Elizabeth.
7 responses
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John Buffett said (14 Jun 2009):
The Queen has a favorite snake ?
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Susan Littlefield gave props (14 Jun 2009):
Oh yeah, he's real high on my list of favorites, too. I mean how much more could you possibly ask for in a snake?!?!?
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Kevin Kabuki gave props (14 Jun 2009):
Yes, the Queen adores this snake, having been quoted as calling them, " Nature's darlings." She also has been rumored to have an affinity for the locust.
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Dawn Duffield gave props (14 Jun 2009):
Excellent capture! So that's where you have been...snake hunting, nice
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Nelson Campbell gave props (17 Jun 2009):
What a fabulous shot - beautiful snake - and fascinating information!
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Trish Meyer gave props (19 Jun 2009):
Nicely captured Kevin. Not my favourite creature. Thanks for all the information.
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Rob Case gave props (21 Aug 2009):
Queen "E" liked things that bleed a lot...especially Spanish Armadians....that is if we're talking about the first Queen E.....if not, then that's an entirely DIFFERENT story....sorry... Nice shot - nasty snake, yuk...
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