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Snake I.D. Please #865321

Asked April 21, 2024, 4:01 PM EDT

We through this guy across the road today. Can you help find the type? Safe or Poisonous?

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Expert Response

This is a Northern Watersnake, which is not venomous. If you're curious, the references linked below provide comparisons between similar-looking species as well as life history information. All snakes are fairly shy of people and will not be eager to bite, but Northern Watersnakes have a reputation of being defensive and may be quick to bite if handled or cornered.
Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied April 22, 2024, 11:46 AM EDT
Thank you, the attachments were very interesting and will be kept handy for our next snake encounter.  (This last one was the 4th snake we have moved out of our back yard with the new Snake Tong.)
S. Voith

On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 11:46 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied April 22, 2024, 3:20 PM EDT
You're welcome!
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied April 22, 2024, 4:50 PM EDT

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