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The Lake Erie watersnake varies in its appearance. Males can reach 59–71 cm (23–28 in) in length, while females can reach 80–88 cm (31–35 in). [7] The subspecies is closely related to the northern watersnake, but its dorsal brown bands are less prominent, giving it a more uniformly gray appearance.
The introduction of an invasive species, the Eurasian round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) into Lake Erie in the mid-1990s became a new food source for the Lake Erie watersnake. By 2009, the population recovered to 11,980 snakes, safely exceeding the population minimum goal of 5,555 adult snakes required by the 2003 recovery plan.
The Lake Erie water snake, a subspecies of the northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon), lives in the vicinity of Ohio's Put-in-Bay Harbor and had been placed on the threatened species list. [92] By 2010, the water snake population was over 12,000 snakes. [ 92 ]
Long Point is a 40 km barrier island jutting out into Lake Erie. It is the largest barrier beach in the Great Lakes. [3] The subsoil is composed of sedimentary rocks dating from the Silurian and Devonian periods (between 443 and 359 million years ago). [3] The formation of the headland began 7,600 years ago from a moraine crossing the lake
On July 28, Colton Alex of Erie caught a 10.4 pound Atlantic salmon that is believed to have been stocked hundreds of miles away in Lake Huron. On Aug. 4, people believe they saw an alligator ...
Researchers are and will continue monitoring and surveying the copperbelly water snake to find current population status and the best ways to continue enhancing and managing for the snake and its habitat. Law enforcement will be regularly on-site to prevent any collection, harassment and disturbance of this species and habitats.
Challenge 1: A proper snake habitat. ... Arctic cold snap and lake-effect snow in Midwest, Northeast to be brief but potent. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement. Related articles.
With sightings of an alligator in Lake Erie, a sighting also occurred this year in York at Lake Redman. ... Lake Redman isn’t exactly a habitat for gators. But then again, stranger things have ...