Posted by Dennis Plank on June 15, 2017 at 10:29 PM
We think this is a Western Aquatic Garter Snake as it seems to fit the description and it or it's close relatives hunt tadpoles and water insects in our pond, but if anyone can provide a better guess or a subspecies diagnosis, I'd appreciate it.
For reference, we live in Western Washington a few miles south of Olympia.
I'll post another couple of views.
Thanks,
Posted by Dennis Plank on June 15, 2017 at 10:30 PM
2nd view.
Posted by Dennis Plank on June 15, 2017 at 10:30 PM
Hi, Dennis. You probably already know this, maybe most people do, but just for those who don't, the blue eye appearance is because the snake is getting ready to shed its skin. I can tell you a couple of other things I found in research if you want me to, but I haven't found a snake that looks exactly like this one if that's the only thing that will be helpful.
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3 repliesFor reference, we live in Western Washington a few miles south of Olympia.
I'll post another couple of views.
Thanks,