Friend or killer? Snake ID please
I see these snakes all the time near my house. I never paid them any mind. Today a city employee was down at the creek cleaning up and killing the ones he could find. He claims this one is a cotton mouth. I always assumed it was a harmless water snake. Maybe blotched water snake? Which is why I walked right up and took his picture. I'm no expert, and I wouldn't want anyone hurt. Also hate to see needless snake killing. Will someone please settle this? I'm in Austin. Thanks y'all!
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