any idea what kind of snake this is?

Discussion in 'General Snakes' started by rmcenroe, Oct 6, 2009.

  1. rmcenroe

    rmcenroe Embryo

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    I found this snake in my basement this morning. any idea what kind of snake it is? I live in western pa.

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  2. JEFFREH

    JEFFREH Administrator

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  3. improvius

    improvius New Member

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    It would help if I could see the head clearly, but based on the pattern and location it seems to be a milk snake.
     
  4. JEFFREH

    JEFFREH Administrator

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  5. Crazy4Herps

    Crazy4Herps Hooked on Reptiles

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    Typical Northern water snake pattern; N waters are also found in your area. However, I have never seen so much white or such bright red.

    It definitely could be a milk snake of some sort, but I'm leaning toward a NWS.

    Tap it with something. Does it strike? N waters are typically highly aggressive, milks much more placid.
     

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