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Florida Snake Rescued, Released After Roadside Recovery

3/29/2025

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Story summary

A banded water snake, struck by a car on Florida's Gulf Coast, received a second chance at life thanks to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). This marked their first snake rescue of the year. After healing from scrapes and bruises, the snake was released back into the wild, reminding drivers to stay vigilant for wildlife on the roads.

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Story summary

A banded water snake, struck by a car on Florida's Gulf Coast, received a second chance at life thanks to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). This marked their first snake rescue of the year. After healing from scrapes and bruises, the snake was released back into the wild, reminding drivers to stay vigilant for wildlife on the roads.