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Myths, mimicry, and misidentification: Eastern Milksnakes in Ottawa

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Recently, a report of a “rattlesnake” in a local greenspace got some media attention. The observer reported that the blotchy snake, when found by her dog, shook its tail and made a sound – as a rattlesnake would, so she urged caution. This was a case of mistaken identity, and a particular point of
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OFNC broke the news in on Monday, June 9, 2025.
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