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[john from md]

You guys rock man. Thanks for all the tips and tricks. I have fished the last 2 days behind my house and caught 3 perch and a small striper. Taking my kayak out one day this week before I start work next week. Anyone hitting weems creek this week? On another note. What kinds of snakes roam around here. I’ve been ran off by 2 today. Brown in color swimming up to the bank


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Brown water snakes. They swim well and will occasionally climb into your yak or low boat. They are harmless and usually leave as soon as they see the boat is occupied. Here is a link to some info so you can tell them apart. https://infinitespider.com/copper-he...-water-snakes/

[Crotalus]

They are common (also known as northern) water snakes (Nerodia sipedon). Brown water snakes are a different species that does not occur in Maryland.

Water snakes will bite and crap on you if you grab them, but it doesn't sound like that will be an issue for you. So no real need to pay them any mind. Keep going about your fishing.

(I happen to be a biologist/herpetologist and have quite the fondness for snakes)

[john from md]

They are common (also known as northern) water snakes (Nerodia sipedon). Brown water snakes are a different species that does not occur in Maryland.

Water snakes will bite and crap on you if you grab them, but it doesn't sound like that will be an issue for you. So no real need to pay them any mind. Keep going about your fishing.

(I happen to be a biologist/herpetologist and have quite the fondness for snakes)

But, but - they are brown and they swim in the water.

[Str8 Yakkin]

They are common (also known as northern) water snakes (Nerodia sipedon). Brown water snakes are a different species that does not occur in Maryland.

Water snakes will bite and crap on you if you grab them, but it doesn't sound like that will be an issue for you. So no real need to pay them any mind. Keep going about your fishing.

(I happen to be a biologist/herpetologist and have quite the fondness for snakes)

Outstanding lol. Yea me and Mr No Shoulders have no issues


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[Crotalus]

But, but - they are brown and they swim in the water.

Haha. Yeah, that's why scientific names were invented. In theory, it removes any confusion (but taxonomists change the names all the time).