wildcritters Nature Photography

CRITTER PHOTO #938 

Reptiles

Snake (large)

   
         

Northern Water Snake (f)

[Nerodia sipedon]

4/17/2019

Brinton Brook Sanctuary- Croton on Hudson NY

Females are usually much larger than males. The bite of this non-venomous snake injects enough anticoagulent to prevent a wound from healing properly.

Photo# 938

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