Northern Water Snake (juvenile) – 8/6/12

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 8/6/12

Observation Time: 1:10 p.m.

Observation Location: outflow pool below Gavins Pond Dam

Common Name: Northern Water Snake (juvenile)

Scientific Name: Nerodia sipedon

Comments: Young northern water snake males are more brightly marked than older ones, which tend to be all black.

More Information: Snakes of Massachusetts