Smooth Snake

[bobpbx]

Found a smooth kind of snake today in a cold sphagnum bog that something else was chewing on. I have no idea what it is:

Here's one for you. Who can identify this famous pine barren plant:

 

[Teegate]

Famous is the key word I assume. I know it then ... I hope

Guy

 

[watchingtrainsgoby]

Dang Bob thats the one Ive been asking to see! Crikey! Its the elusive curly grass fern! Nice shot of it too!

 

[bobpbx]

Dang Bob thats the one Ive been asking to see! Crikey! Its the elusive curly grass fern! Nice shot of it too!

Righto Chris! By the way, can you see the snake photos? I see them fine. Guy say's he can't see them.

 

[Teegate]

Righto Chris! By the way, can you see the snake photos? I see them fine. Guy say's he can't see them.

I can see them. It was the plant photo that was not working. I believe you had not capitolized the name and the link did not work.

Guy

 

[bobpbx]

You are correct Guy. I had fixed that one right away..........

 

[woodjin]

I believe that is a worm snake Bob! That curly grass fern is a bit brown isn't it. When I see them, they seem quite green. Was this specimen dying?

 

[bobpbx]

I believe that is a worm snake Bob! That curly grass fern is a bit brown isn't it. When I see them, they seem quite green. Was this specimen dying?

Not dying, no. The upright fronds become fertile with spores this time of year and turn cinnamon-brown color.

 

[watchingtrainsgoby]

Righto Chris! By the way, can you see the snake photos? I see them fine. Guy say's he can't see them.

Ya Bob I can see all the pics just fine.

Not dying, no. The upright fronds become fertile with spores this time of year and turn cinnamon-brown color.

Thats a fun little fact. Its something that I didnt know. Thanks for the info.

 

[ChrisNJ]

Looks like a brown snake to me, and that fern looks cool, had never seen one before.

 

[NJSnakeMan]

No, it is not a brown snake. It is a 100% pure Eastern Worm Snake. They are fairly common throughout the pine barrens but spend most of their lives underground burrowing.. especially in the hotter months of the year. That's why most people don't see them unless you look for them. Cool find.