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Queensnake (Regina septemvittata)

Created: July 5th, 2008 - 05:11 PM
Last Modified: February 24th, 2011 - 10:36 PM
Entered by: Matthew Ignoffo
Record 16528
Country:
United States
State:
Illinois
County:
Cook County
Time:
2008-07-05 10:15:00
Qty:
1
Age:
Sub-Adult
Sex:
--
Method:
Visual encounter
Habitat:
silty rocky prairie/pond
Body Temperature:
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Air Temperature:
80.00F
Ground Temperature:
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Humidity:
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Sky Conditions:
Clear
Moon Phase:
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Elevation:
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Barometric Pressure:
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Notes

Queen basking on cat-tails and sedges in shallow margins of ponds located in a large disturbed rocky prairie. This was my target species, unfortunately I was unable to get photo vouchers. I watched the snake slowly crawl into the water and swim away. I am 100% Positive on the ID.

Vouchers