Rare albino snake found in Damariscotta
Natalie Bisset of Jefferson holds the albino snake she found at the Damariscotta River Association during a fall school program. Courtesy of the DRA
Natalie Bisset of Jefferson holds the albino snake she found at the Damariscotta River Association during a fall school program. Courtesy of the DRA
Damariscotta River Association (DRA) staff members were thrilled when Natalie Bisset, a student visiting with her class from Jefferson Village Elementary school, found an albino snake.
“This is the find of a lifetime,” said Sarah Gladu, education coordinator. “This is most likely a young garter snake. Albino animals are rare in nature and witnessing genetic diversity is testament to the value of protected open space for wildlife.”
The Jefferson Village Elementary school third graders visited the DRA in mid-October to participate in the Wabanaki Living Skills and Culture program.
This program, the DRA maintains, is intended to not only teach students about Wabanaki culture but also connect them in a personal way to the landscape, including local plants and animals. Finding and learning about wildlife is an integral part of the program but finding a rare animal was particularly exciting for students.
For more information about the DRA, call 207- 563-1393, email dra@damariscottariver.org, or visit www.damariscottariver.org.
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