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JW Mills

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on: April 19, 2015, 08:33:06 PM
We found this snake at the Spit on Saturday mingling with some Common Gartersnakes. After checking the ROM's Reptiles and Amphibians of Toronto booklet I believe it is a melanistic Gartersnake.
Any ID help would be appreciated.
 
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Henrique Pacheco

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Reply #1 on: April 19, 2015, 09:32:49 PM
I agree!
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Reply #2 on: April 19, 2015, 11:28:35 PM
Awesome photo.
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Walter Fisher

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Reply #3 on: April 20, 2015, 10:24:50 AM
Hey John,

Great shot!  Yes, you are correct with melanistic Gartersnake.  The Spit is full of them.

Walter :)
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Reply #4 on: April 20, 2015, 11:41:11 AM
It's a black mamba....

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Reply #5 on: April 21, 2015, 12:12:28 AM
Thanks guys, for the kind words and ID confirmation!
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gary yankech

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Reply #6 on: April 25, 2015, 11:12:27 AM
Quote from: "Axeman"
It's a black mamba....

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LOL....I had a Masaii guide kill one as it crossed our path while on a mountain trail in Kenya. They are very deadly.
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