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Expert: Michael Donaldson - 10/23/2006


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hi im alex im 15 years of age. Me and my grandmother argue if theres snakes in alaska. I was wondering if there are any snakes in alaska?

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Hello Alex,

Even though extremely rare to see, the only snake that has been spotted in Alaska is Garter snakes. So, yes...I guess you can say there's snakes in Alaska, but trying to FIND one up there to prove a point would be very difficult.

Oh, and quit arguing with your grandmother!  =)  Go give her a big hug and tell her you found this out all on your own.  Hope that helped...take care now.

  Michael

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Michael Donaldson

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I am very knowledgable and experienced on where to go and what to do in ALASKA. I spent 3 years hiking and doing my wildlife and scenic photography there and can offer a multitude of traveling advice (and helpful hints) while in or traveling to Alaska.

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I have traveled all over Alaska, including the end of the Aleutian Island chain, driven on every single named highway in and around Alaska (except one), climbed and camped out on Gulkana Glacier, and fished for halibut in Prince William Sound. I spent my finest hours photographing caribou, moose, grizzly, and bald eagles.

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