snake pic

[NJ219bands]

A Northern water snake lives in my Millstone River fishing spot. I give it a bluegill every four days.

[NorthJerzyG]

I used to keep one as a pet. Caught it as a hatchling and it grew pretty fast. Def the nastiest snake I ever had. Bit me a couple times, lol.....

[crewchief2]

Yes, very aggressive snake, have quite a few in my area.

[Eskimo]

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Nice pic. Did you know Water Snakes aren't venomous, but their saliva has anticoagulant properties that can make their bites bleed more.

I guess living out in the open and being non-venomous, other than escape, their main defense is to be so ill-tempered and aggressive, they can discourage some predators from feeding on them. (I know some people like that)


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[Delawareriver]

Originally Posted by Eskimo

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Nice pic. Did you know Water Snakes aren't venomous, but their saliva has anticoagulant properties that can make their bites bleed more.

I guess living out in the open and being non-venomous, other than escape, their main defense is to be so ill-tempered and aggressive, they can discourage some predators from feeding on them. (I know some people like that)


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That's an interesting fact. Thanks for sharing. I know it stops me from messing with them.

But last year we watched a eagle grab one out of the river, guess it didn't stop the eagle from having a snack