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Eastern Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis)

Created: April 6th, 2010 - 03:08 PM
Last Modified: April 11th, 2010 - 10:13 PM
Entered by: Matthew Jennette
Record 41809
Country:
United States
State:
Maryland
County:
Baltimore County
Time:
2010-04-06 14:00:00
Qty:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
--
Method:
Visual encounter
Habitat:
Trail through deciduous forest
Body Temperature:
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Air Temperature:
88.00F
Ground Temperature:
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Humidity:
28%
Sky Conditions:
Clear
Moon Phase:
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Elevation:
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Barometric Pressure:
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Notes

Heard it rustling in the leaves. Was eating a large earthworm when I approached, quickly dropped the worm and became aggressive before fleeing. Was also missing a significant portion of its tail.

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