lots of these swimming around.
short video: https://youtube.com/shorts/0zn7dyAT_WM
Nerodia rhombifier that I moved not too long ago. This one seemed to be a bit spicier than what we usually deal with, and was probably the angriest one I’ve moved in four or so years
N erythrogaster we moved for a neighbor. This N erythrogaster was moved to the other side of the lake (about half a mile away), and was released about 5 minutes after we took some photos to document it to do snake things. Located listed is where the snake was moved from
Nerodia rhombifier that we moved for a neighbor, photo of full body, plus another photo of the head included. And, for your entertainment, the last photo is what the snake’s face looked like when we zoomed in on the first photo
DOR adjacent BBSP; over 1 meter in length, it was by far the largest of this species I’ve seen to date (2024/09)
DOR (or at least mortally wounded), just 10-20m ahead of an AOR of the same species. Euthanized.
Unfortunately it was likely hit by a car that passed as I photographed that latter snake, and had I just looked ahead I might’ve been able to save it.
AOR
AOR
DOR
DOR in median—possibly intentionally hit
I'm not sure what kind of snake... we surprised each other.
Didn't want to get closer than this. And didn't have light.
One of this year’s babies, got a hold of it for a second. Only had one free hand, which ultimately allowed it to tangle into the aquatic vegetation and slip away.
Large adult, docile after handled for a minute, only tagged me once upon capture. Potentially gravid female.
DOR
Moved out of neighbor’s driveway, beautiful juvenile.