Diamond-backed Watersnake (Nerodia rhombifer rhombifer)
Created: April 5th, 2010 - 06:52 PM
Last Modified: April 5th, 2010 - 07:46 PM Entered by: Chris Harrison
Record 41678
Last Modified: April 5th, 2010 - 07:46 PM Entered by: Chris Harrison
Record 41678
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Country: United States |
State: Texas |
County: Hidalgo County |
Time: 2010-04-04 10:20:00 |
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Qty: 8 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: Both |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: pond in wooded area |
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Sky Conditions: Overcast |
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Elevation: 84.00ft |
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Notes
This was a group of at least 8 snakes trying to eat a large dead catfish. It was too large to eat, but snakes were trying and fighting over the fish.
Males were trying to mate with the females while they struggled with the giant fish.
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