A Snake with a Mouth Full

Started by walkabout, 02/23/2008 02:31PM

Posted 02/23/2008 02:31PM | Edited 02/24/2008 11:02AM Opening Post

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Was lucky to get this one. Taken at Merritt Island on my recent trip to Fl.and the WSP.
I have no idea of what kind of snake this is or the frog.
I don't believe its a venomous snake because it had this frog in it mouth for about 30 minutes or better and the frog was still alive.
2 shots of it,one is the full frame and the other is cropped and lighten a little
Augie

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Posted 02/23/2008 02:31PM | Edited 02/24/2008 11:03AM #1

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Posted 02/24/2008 03:22PM #2

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Nice Shot August! The snake is a one of the many supspecies of the Nerodia genus. They are considered a watersnake and they are all non-venomous but they will, if picked up, bite repeadtedly, regurgitate, and smear you with FOUL SMELLING musk. 8O In other words, it's best to just leave 'em be and take a few pics. The frog looks like a Green Frog (Raja Clamitans) but it's difficult to tell from the pic.

Thanks For Posting These,

Steve

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Posted 02/24/2008 03:49PM #3

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Great shot August! 8)

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