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Snake Identification

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Snake Identification

Posted by profmag on September 11, 2024 at 12:58 pm
Yesterday, I found a young snake floating in the pool skimmer. We’re working to identify what kind it is. I’ve posted the photos here, and there is a behavioral clue: the snake is very aggressive, but when it strikes, no fangs are visible.

Here’s a good guide to snake identification with a special section on young snakes: https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/njfw/snake_id-avoid_confusion.pdf
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geckoguy replied 1 week ago 3 Members · 6 Replies
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geckoguy

Member
September 11, 2024 at 1:36 pm
i think it’s a black racer. Google said they can sometimes be aggressive.
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geckoguy

Member
September 11, 2024 at 2:11 pm
I was able just now to get him out of the bucket to confirm it is a black racer. Where should we let him go?
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profmag

Organizer
September 11, 2024 at 5:06 pm

Could you describe what characteristics or behaviors you observed that led to your identification as a Northern Black Racer?
geckoguy

Member
September 11, 2024 at 8:33 pm
I can tell it’s a black racer by the stripes on its back and the dots on it’s sides.

By the way, I did three things today; identifying the snake, 9/11 disaster, and building New City.
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- SuzyHomemaker
  
  Member
  September 12, 2024 at 3:27 am
  
  Good identifying! Joseph, your spelling is improving as I understood all the words you typed.
  - geckoguy
    
    Member
    September 12, 2024 at 6:38 pm
    Thanks, Suzyhomemaker .
    
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