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The smooth green snake, another once-common species, is in decline because of vulnerability to pesticides and herbicides. ͐,.�. �b� endstream Northern water snakes are medium to large snakes, ranging from 61 to 140 cm. x�+� � | <>>>/BBox[0 0 372 612]/Length 44>>stream 24 0 obj �7Z endstream ��w3T�PI�2T0 BC#3C3��\. ͐,.�. �b� �b� 78 0 obj endobj 52 0 obj �b� endstream endobj ͐,.�. <>>>/BBox[0 0 372 612]/Length 43>>stream <>stream <>>>/BBox[0 0 372 612]/Length 44>>stream endobj x�s Eastern Fox Snakes are fairly large snakes that can grow up to five feet in length. endobj x�s Copper-bellied Water Snake (Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta) This snake is extremely rare in Michigan. endstream endobj In areas where their tails come up against brush, it could sound like a rattlesnake. x�+� � | ͐,.�. endobj 69 0 obj There are seventeen species in the state, only one of which is venomous (Eastern Massasauga). endstream x�s Common names for N. sipedon include banded water snake, black water adder, black water snake, brown water snake, common water snake, common northern water snake, eastern water snake, North American water snake, northern banded water snake, northern water snake, spotted water snake, streaked snake, water pilot, and water snake. <>>>/BBox[0 0 372 612]/Length 44>>stream 89 0 obj <>>>/BBox[0 0 372 612]/Length 41>>stream 15 0 obj x�S�*�*T0T0 B�����id�����]�"� �� e endobj x�s endobj x�s �7Z 13 0 obj ��w3T�PI�2T0 BC#3C3��\. endobj �7Z endstream �7Z ͐,.�. 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They varies in color with some populations having light gray and others having dark gray bodies. <>stream x�s x�S�*�*T0T0 B�����i�����U�"� �n <>stream Remember that this rattle snake will only bite you if it feels threatened, so if you do come across one, keep your distance as it’s not there to cause harm. <>stream Copper-Bellied Water Snake is one of the bigger snakes reaching an adult length of up to 1.5 meters. �b� The Michigan DNR’s 60-Second Snakes video series talks about identification tips and information about Michigan’s snake species. <>stream <>>>/BBox[0 0 372 612]/Length 44>>stream x�S�*�*T0T0 B�����i�����U�"� �� <>stream Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) is the general name for one of the most widespread of all the snakes native to the United States. 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They are one of the most frequently encountered snakes in places like Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi. �b� <>stream �7Z endstream endstream 3 0 obj <>stream endstream While mostly found in the Lower Peninsula, they also have small populations in the Upper Peninsula. <>>>/BBox[0 0 372 612]/Length 43>>stream ��w3T�PI�2T0 BC#3C3��\. 85 0 obj �b� ͐,.�. �7Z The Water Snakes of Southern Michigan... | Clark, Hubert Lyman | ISBN: 9781277608885 | Kostenloser Versand für alle Bücher mit Versand und Verkauf duch Amazon. endstream 34 0 obj x�s x�+� � | endstream <>stream x�s 22 0 obj There are several lookalike snakes in Michigan, including the Eastern Milk Snake, the Eastern Fox Snake, the Eastern Hog Nose Snake and the Northern Water Snake. But we are lucky to have a few of our most impressive species, such as the Blue Racer (Coluber constrictor … 7 0 obj x�+� � | endobj endstream endobj endstream They are associated with water and forest areas. 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Some old adults may appear solid black or brown. ?��j�|�q#�������^����˳�����_��^�-��˛~��7�ry�Y^�i��e��w�7˟n����;���I� |�K��>, endstream 55 0 obj The eastern massasauga rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus catenatus) is a unique and fascinating part of Michigan's natural heritage. endobj (The endangered Copper Bellied Water Snake … endstream <>>>/BBox[0 0 372 612]/Length 43>>stream Depending on the source, Michigan snakes consist of nineteen species. <>>>/BBox[0 0 372 612]/Length 43>>stream endobj 68 0 obj They’re harmless to humans, and these might be the biggest snake you can find in any Michigan lake. endobj Michigan's only venomous snake is a rare sight for most state residents. endobj <>stream Other Physical Features; heterothermic; Sexual Dimorphism; female larger ; Range length 61 to 140 cm 24.02 to 55.12 in; Where do they live? ��w3T�PI�2T0 BC#33��\. endstream endstream x�s endobj 23 0 obj endstream ��w3T�PI�2T0 BC#3C3��\. endstream <>stream <>stream 41 0 obj x�+� � | %PDF-1.4 endobj �b� <>>>/BBox[0 0 372 612]/Length 43>>stream ��w3T�PI�2T0 BC#33��\. ��w3T�PI�2T0 BC#3C3��\. endstream endstream ͐,.�. endobj Eastern Ribbon Snakes (Thamnophis sauritus) share those same physical features. ��w3T�PI�2T0 BC#3C3��\. 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