Nerodia taxispilota
Brown watersnake.
Nerodia taxispilota.
Manatee Springs, Florida.
12 March 2008.
Nikon D70s.
Nerodia taxispilota is a non-venomous watersnake commonly found throughout the Floridian peninsula, as well as much of southeast United States. Genetically, they’re closely related to the diamondback watersnake found from Texas, Oklahoma and northward through the U.S. interior. Unlike their relatives in the interior, I find brown watersnakes to be fairly mild-mannered in temperament.
Janson,
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Steve Bullock
Cool shot mate!
jsjones replied
Thank ya, Steve. The little twig by the head bugs me, but I like the colors. And I take what I can get!
I appreciate it ~~
Janson!
Steve Bullock
Haha if it bothers ya that much just PS it out?
I didnt even notice it till you pointed it out lol
jsjones replied
I would, but I’m absolutely horrible at that kind of photoshopping! I lack craft and skill! But seriously, my thanks to ya again!
Vincent von Frese
One of my favorite pictures of water snakes!