Please Help With Snake ID

[vickersx4]

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I like in OKC, OK and found this critter in my backyard. He was not hostile at all and even tried to flee when I got close. Any ideas on the ID?

[kibakiba]

I think it's a type of water snake, not garter. I'm not too sure though!

[guidofatherof5]

I think it's a type of water snake, not garter. I'm not too sure though!

Yes you are.

Northern Water Snake I'm guessing. (Nerodia sipedon)

[vickersx4]

I found a picture of a Midland water snake that looks just like it. I did read that the Northern is migrating into Oklahoma though.

[Didymus20X6]

http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/attachments/welcome-lounge/4500d1332817250-just-saying-hi-t9i0px.jpg

[guidofatherof5]

Northern Water Snake Range Map in Oklahoma

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/Northern_watersnake.jpg

[vickersx4]

According to that map...The Northern Water Snake isnt in Oklahoma City.

[Didymus20X6]

How old is that map, Steve? Is it possible that the range of the snake has shifted in the interim?

[guidofatherof5]

I'm not sure.
http://www.oksnakes.org/index.cfm?id=6&all=0

[Didymus20X6]

http://www.oksnakes.org/index.cfm?id=41

[guidofatherof5]

http://www.oksnakes.org/index.cfm?id=41

Good info. Thanks