Third Eye - Snake Road 2012  
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Tim Spuckler tim@thirdeyeherp.com

Tuesday saw temperatures in the mid 60s and somewhat windy conditions. Things started to pick up a bit on Snake Road.
Snake Road

Cricket Frogs were regularly seen around mud puddles.
Cricket Frog

Several Western Cottonmouths were out and about.
Western Cottonmouth

Western Cottonmouth

A number of Western Ribbon Snakes were active too.
Western Ribbon Snake

A view of the bluffs.
Limestone Bluffs

Yellowbelly Water Snakes are usually rather common, but I only saw one.
Yellowbelly Water Snake

One of three Eastern Garter Snakes, I thought this one was quite attractive.
Eastern Garter Snake

Eastern Fence Lizard - mostly small ones were out, but this was an adult.
Eastern Fence Lizard

A fine young Racer.
Southern Black Racer

One of two Mississippi Green Water Snakes seen on Tuesday.
Mississippi Green Water Snake

The last snake seen that day was this large, dark Western Cottonmouth.
Western Cottonmouth

These fine folks came all the way from Ontario to check out what was up at Snake Road.
Field Herpers

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