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Old 08-09-2013, 11:10 AM   #1
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Just curious how prevalent garter snakes and water snakes are on the islands? More or less than on the mainland? Does it depend on the island?

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Old 08-09-2013, 11:58 AM   #2
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Hi

Just curious how prevalent garter snakes and water snakes are on the islands? More or less than on the mainland? Does it depend on the island?

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We have plenty of them on Welch. They are harmless and eat lots of critters! They love come out on the breakwater to sun themselves!
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Old 08-09-2013, 12:05 PM   #3
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We have plenty of them on Welch. They are harmless and eat lots of critters! They love come out on the breakwater to sun themselves!
Ditto on rattlesnake!
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I rarely if ever see snakes on-shore or swimming near our shore. Cottage faces in the westerly direction. We are on the mainland.
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Beverly Bear enjoys talking to the garter snakes at our cottage on East Bear Island, as well as visiting with other creatures that reside here.
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