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CID228 — Natrix natrix taking a look around

Published: 2013-09-08 10:46:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 617; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 0
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Description Saw this 'Natrix natrix' today while out to the woods. Usually they manage to slide off to hiding pretty quick, but this one stayed for a while eyeballing me and my camera, before slowly moving off to find comfort under a mossy stone.
The dog I had with me was sitting relaxed by my side and watched the small snake with a curious tilt to her head.

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Comments: 13

FuriarossaAndMimma [2013-09-09 05:34:20 +0000 UTC]

Ohhh, is so adorable! Natrix natrix is one of my favorite snakes. The eyes
Thanks for sharing this

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CID228 In reply to FuriarossaAndMimma [2013-09-09 10:11:52 +0000 UTC]

Yeh, they are cute ones!

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Xenocalamus-bicolor [2013-09-08 18:03:36 +0000 UTC]

You're in the perfect climate for them!

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CID228 In reply to Xenocalamus-bicolor [2013-09-08 18:07:57 +0000 UTC]

Yeh, we got a good population of these around here. Though it's not everyday we see them!
Mosly it's in the spring when theyre out basking in the sun, though i guess it's the same now in the fall, only that there's much more vefetation to hide out in and avoid getting spotted in.

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Xenocalamus-bicolor In reply to CID228 [2013-09-08 19:32:23 +0000 UTC]

I wish we had some down here, but our herp population is quite slim here.

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CID228 In reply to Xenocalamus-bicolor [2013-09-08 19:50:40 +0000 UTC]

Where are you located?

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Xenocalamus-bicolor In reply to CID228 [2013-09-08 22:12:24 +0000 UTC]

Northeast US. There seems to be a lot of people here trying to get rid of their pet herps, which is very sad.

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CID228 In reply to Xenocalamus-bicolor [2013-09-09 10:11:18 +0000 UTC]

Yes. We also have some cases where people dump their pet's out in the woods, or somewhere where they think people will find them and take care of them. Mostly cats though. Herps are more unusual.

But you do also have some indigenous species right?

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Xenocalamus-bicolor In reply to CID228 [2013-09-09 22:52:14 +0000 UTC]

Yes, far more frogs, toads, and turtles. Where I live, it is a miracle if you can spot a simple garter snake.

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CID228 In reply to CID228 [2013-09-08 18:08:54 +0000 UTC]

..well, I guess you can guess what i meant!

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Couplesforbeyblade [2013-09-08 10:46:56 +0000 UTC]

wow i love snakes      !

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CID228 In reply to Couplesforbeyblade [2013-09-08 10:49:47 +0000 UTC]

Good! These ones are really lovable!

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Couplesforbeyblade In reply to CID228 [2013-09-08 11:00:41 +0000 UTC]

oh yeah i love all reptiles!

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