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beneath the spanish moss with janson jones
Liodytes alleni, 08 February 2015
Liodytes alleni, the Striped swampsnake;
Brevard county, Florida (08 February 2015).
Though common, the Striped swampsnake is a less commonly observed species. They spend most of their time in the water, but they do come up onto land from time to time, especially after a nice rain. This species is entirely non-venomous and non-aggressive. They are fairly smooth to the touch and quite eager to avoid human contact.
floridensis 