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Old 05-15-2012, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Cuz
Common water snake. Not poisonous but can give you a good infection from its saliva. They are more aggressive than a rattlesnake of copperhead. They stand their ground and are very protective of their territory. They also bite numerous times when provoked. A major part of the eco-system. Just leave it alone. I hate when humans over-react and kill snakes. They eat so many rodents and bad bugs.

Don't worry, left it alone. Just spotted it, took the picture and kept on walking.
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