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Large Snake ID'd That Slithered Up To Old Lyme Library: Update
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OLD LYME, CT — Well, we now know what kind of snake crossed the road near the Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Friday. WFSB-TV anchor Dennis House updated the video from viewer Linda Luby on his Twitter page.
It was an eastern rat snake, according to herpetologist Sara Horwitz of @TCMConnecticut.
What the black-colored snake was doing near the library is unknown, as is where it ended up? Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
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UPDATE: big snake seen crossing the street near Old Lyme Library is an eastern rat snake, according to herpetologist Sara Horwitz of @TCMConnecticut. CT’s longest snake, but harmless. Video by @WFSBnews viewer Linda Luby @CTDEEPNews @CSCsnaketweet @SnakeAdvocate pic.twitter.com/oiK1Uvty95
— Dennis House (@DennisHouseTV) June 23, 2018
Yikes! Check out this big snake crossing the street near the Old Lyme library spotted by @WFSBnews viewer Linda Luby. Can Sara Horwitz from @TCMConnecticut identify? pic.twitter.com/IL1vcQ2MT1
— Dennis House (@DennisHouseTV) June 22, 2018
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