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Northern Diamondback Watersnake (Nerodia rhombifer ssp. rhombifer)Observer
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Southern Black Racer (Coluber constrictor ssp. priapus)Observer
bdufresneDescription
Baskin in tree line. Did not move on my approach. Calm individual that gave me no bite attempts and minimal tail flicking upon making physical contact.
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Broad-banded Watersnake (Nerodia fasciata ssp. confluens)Observer
bdufresneDescription
Close distance relocation call from yard.
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Southern Black Racer (Coluber constrictor ssp. priapus)Observer
bdufresneDescription
Freed from netting.
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Aphids (Family Aphididae)Observer
bdufresneDescription
A very small, white, woolly, flying insect. In previous years at this location they have been observed in large numbers gathering on tree bark and other dark surfaces. So far this year, I have not observed them in larger numbers but have seen the occasional individual. My best guess at the identification would be the "woolly alder aphid," as I have read them to be called. Clarification of the correct identification would be much appreciated.
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Western Mudsnake (Farancia abacura ssp. reinwardtii)Observer
bdufresneDescription
Found inside a residence. Returnd safely outaide to the local water source.
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Broad-banded Watersnake (Nerodia fasciata ssp. confluens)Observer
bdufresneDescription
Removed from residence and released back at pond. Specimen had recently consumed a meal, so relocation was handled as calmly as possible to avoid regurgitation. This individual had high yellow patterning with reduced black.
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North American Ratsnakes (Genus Pantherophis)Observer
bdufresneDescription
Observed in East Baton Rouge Parish, an area where both Western Ratsnakes and Grey Ratsnakea ranges overlap.
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Mississippi Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus ssp. stictogenys)Observer
bdufresneDescription
More specifically, this is the Mississippi Ringneck Snake, Diadophis punctatus stictogenys.
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Northern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)Observer
bdufresneDescription
Juvenile Northern Cottonmouth, removed from a residence and released safely outside. Pattern and colors highly visible, including chartreuse tail tip.
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Red-bellied Snake (Storeria occipitomaculata)Observer
bdufresneDescription
Redbelly snake with a bright yellow belly, faint yellow ring arond neck, and slight dorsal patterning. Was grey in color with a hint of a greenish tint. The green surroundings gave the whole image a green tint. It was not quite this green in person.
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Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis ssp. sirtalis)Observer
bdufresneDescription
Relocated from under an AC unit at a residence to a nearby safe area. Lacked the typical dark bars over the mouth, white spot prominent before eyes, side stripes occured on the 2nd and 3rd scale rows.
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Watersnakes (Genus Nerodia)Observer
bdufresneDescription
This specimen is likely a hybrid between a Broad Banded Water Snake (nerodia Fasciata confluens) and a Midland water snake (nerodia sipedon pleuralis). From Jeff Boundy with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries :
"It appears to be a hybrid between Nerodia fasciata confluens and N. sipedon pleuralis. The orange color is typical of pleuralis, but the ventral pattern is more like confluens. N. f. confluens often has an intermediate color pattern in zones where it coexists with pleuralis, or lives nearby, which would include Central. I have seen hybrids at the Frenchtown Road BREC park. I’ve pasted a photo of one such confluens from Millerville, and another from near Cortana Mall."
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Black Kingsnake (Lampropeltis nigra)Observer
bdufresneDescription
Approximately 3.5ft to 4ft in length. Found moving on open ground next to the bank of a pond. Wooded land in the immediate area.
Specimen hissed and rattled it's tail upon being picked up and maintained these defensive mannerisms for a few minutes before calming down. Defensive strikes were attempted but ultimately avoided. Was released in the exact same spot that it was found.
