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I was at Riverbend Park today and down by the river, over where the boats launch, I saw two snakes swimming. One dove and headed for the weeds; I didn’t see that one again. The other dove, came back up, and headed out toward the center of the river.

A bit further down the trail, I was clambering onto some rocks and a guy told me he’d seen a snake there earlier. Later I overheard some hikers walking by and one said she got nervous when she heard rusting in the foliage because she’d seen a snake on a previous visit.

I continued down the trail and climbed onto a tree that was mostly horizontal, although it’s roots are still in the dirt, and hanging over the stream. I saw a flash of movement from the riverbank and looked down to see a snake with a fish in it’s mouth. The snake was three-quarters out of the river to trap the fish out of the water. Every once in a while, the fish would fight to get away. I watched until the snake had eaten it. Once the fish was in it’s mouth, it kept rocking it’s head from side to side, I guess that’s part of how it swallowed the fish.

After I started walking again, I heard a rustling and looked down to see another snake swimming downstream with the current.

By the dam I saw a flash of something, on land this time, which might have been a smaller snake. I didn’t get a good look at it. I also saw a salamander with blue markings.

I then turned around and headed back toward my car but stopped on another rock where I saw yet another snake, this one swimming toward the shore.

Date: 2015-09-15 09:39 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] shapinglight
I've only seen a snake in the wild once in my life (we don't have many snakes over here). What kind was it? Was it a dangerous one?

Date: 2015-09-15 09:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com
It might have been a northern watersnake. The colors were muted and based on online pics, that's the closest I'm seeing. Apparently it'll attack if you mess with it but I'd expect that of anything wild. I wasn't near enough to any of them for that to be a problem.

I usually don't see snakes all that often. Sometimes I'll see one at the park but I've never seen this many all in one day.

Date: 2015-09-15 10:58 pm (UTC)

Date: 2015-09-15 11:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] velvetwhip.livejournal.com
It's from Mystery Science Theatre 3000. Sorry.


Gabrielle

Date: 2015-09-15 11:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com
Oh, that was a great show. Hadn't seen this episode though.

Date: 2015-09-15 11:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] velvetwhip.livejournal.com
Ah! Well, if you get the chance, see the Eegah episode because it's fabulous!

"Sorry about my face!"


Gabrielle

Date: 2015-09-16 01:06 am (UTC)

Date: 2015-09-15 11:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] snogged.livejournal.com
I like snakes, though I'm not always fond of seeing them in the wild because I startle easily.

My most interesting snake experience was when I opened the door to the gym where we have Zumba class and spotting a little garden snake sunning himself on the metal base of the door. (I was the 2nd one there. I'd been called by the instructor to come early. She was freaking out.)

Date: 2015-09-15 11:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com
These were in the water and far from me so I didn't freak.

How did you get the snake out?

Date: 2015-09-16 12:32 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] snogged.livejournal.com
I used the plastic shovel in the back of my trunk to sweep him outside. He was not happy about it, but he got over it.

Date: 2015-09-16 01:01 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com
Good for you.

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