tkhayes 126 #1 March 28, 2009 today, just now, about 2 feet long - what kind of snake is this? I am thinking a cottonmouth, but I know shit about snakes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #2 March 28, 2009 No shit. Eek! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyBastard 0 #3 March 28, 2009 wow that's a cutie! not sure what it is but i like it. i expect it's doing a good job of pest control!Dude #320 "Superstitious" is just a polite way of saying "incredibly fucking stupid". DONK! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazmoDee 3 #4 March 29, 2009 Hey TK- If you're still at Zhills, find Bonnie Young and ask her....She may know...... Okay...Just realized that you're at home...Duh But really, she may know.... I'm behind the bar at Sloppy Joe's....See ya in the Keys! Muff 4313 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #5 March 29, 2009 Not a cotton mouth. Not sure what it is but we have them in Ga. Not poisonous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flighty 0 #6 March 29, 2009 Eastern Hognose? They come in lots of different patterns, but they are the only one I know of that flatten out their head like that when threatened. ~Cindy~ Quantum materiae materietur marmota monax si marmota monax materiam possit materiari? Spelling and grammar errors are left as an exercise for the reader. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #7 March 29, 2009 Quote Eastern Hognose? They come in lots of different patterns, but they are the only one I know of that flatten out their head like that when threatened. I think your right about it being a Hognose. I’ve seen a few of them when I used to live in Z-hills. My funniest snake story about Z-hills was when I was coming in to land one day and saw a huge Black Indigo snake running away from me just as I landed. It later turned out to be one of the biggest I had ever seen, a good 5 ft. long. It was light winds and my canopy fell forward of the snake as I touched down. It slithered into one of the cells of my canopy. I picked up the canopy with the snake in it and walked back to the packing area. As I stretched out my parachute I let the snake out. It was bedlam as all these European friends of mine saw it. They weren’t used to snakes. I then courageously (re)captured it. Guys, if you have ever seen the reaction of ladies to a cute puppy then wait till you see their reaction to a captured snake! They were all driven to this firm, smooth, slithering mass of muscle; even if they were afraid of snakes. Ladies, do you agree? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #8 March 29, 2009 Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #9 March 29, 2009 Quotetoday, just now, about 2 feet long - what kind of snake is this? I am thinking a cottonmouth, but I know shit about snakes Hi, TK. Like everyone else is saying, definitely not a moccasin. But, don't worry! There is certainly no shortage of cottonmouth moccasins around Zhills and central Florida. (or eastern diamondbacks, or pygmies! Lots of coral snakes too. You just don't see them as often.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 126 #10 March 29, 2009 yep, I have a bunch of snakes in my yard. mostly corn/rat snakes, one large indigo, and we caught a fews pics of this one about 6 months ago. Makes us worry, the dogs (6 of them) are outside a lot. if they decide to get curious with the wrong snake - it will be very bad..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #11 March 29, 2009 Red and yellow can kill a fellow; red and black, venom lack. (color bands on coral snakes) Something my dad taught me when I was a kid because I was always picking up snakes.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #12 March 29, 2009 Damn TK, that looks like a pretty big coral snake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #13 March 29, 2009 Quoteyep, I have a bunch of snakes in my yard. mostly corn/rat snakes, one large indigo, and we caught a fews pics of this one about 6 months ago. Makes us worry, the dogs (6 of them) are outside a lot. if they decide to get curious with the wrong snake - it will be very bad..... What a beauty! That one would make a nice hatband. Probably too short for a belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #14 March 29, 2009 Quote My funniest snake story about Z-hills was when I was coming in to land one day and saw a huge Black Indigo snake running away from me just as I landed. It later turned out to be one of the biggest I had ever seen, a good 5 ft. long. It was light winds and my canopy fell forward of the snake as I touched down. It slithered into one of the cells of my canopy. Oh hell. And I worry about dodging the fire ant hills. Now I have to be on snake patrol, too!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #15 March 29, 2009 Quote Yes I agree. Eastern hognose, I used to catch them in sleepaway camp as a young kid. They will pretend to be a rattler if they have leaves to rattle, they flatted their heads out to look threatening. They also puke out their guts, put out a huge stink, and play dead. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #16 March 30, 2009 You dumb asses, that is a freaking King Snake. It eats poisonous snakes so leave it alone. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #17 March 30, 2009 No, it isn't... you dumb ass. The head is the wrong shape and the banding is wrong too. Eastern King Snake: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Commonkingsnake.cfm Eastern Hognose: http://www.snakesandfrogs.com/scra/snakes/ehognos.htm "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #18 March 30, 2009 Quote No, it isn't... you dumb ass. The head is the wrong shape and the banding is wrong too. Eastern King Snake: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Commonkingsnake.cfm Eastern Hognose: http://www.snakesandfrogs.com/scra/snakes/ehognos.htm Well fuck, it looks like a king snake to me. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #19 March 30, 2009 Quote Well fuck, it looks like a king snake to me. Anyways, I agree leave it alone. It plays a role eating toads and other stuff."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #20 March 30, 2009 I was taught something similar growing up in South Texas where the snakes are long and plentiful. Mine's a little bit different Red and Black: Friend of Jack Black and Yellow: Kill a fellow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DescensionX 0 #21 March 30, 2009 To identify a coral snake, the saying is actually: Red next to yellow, kill a fellow Red next to black, venom lack. BOTH snakes (Coral snake and king snake) have all 3 colored bands. They are just in a different order. http://www.floridaorienteering.org/nature/coralking.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #22 March 30, 2009 QuoteI was taught something similar growing up in South Texas where the snakes are long and plentiful. Mine's a little bit different Red and Black: Friend of Jack Black and Yellow: Kill a fellow Down here in Fla I learned it as: "Red touch yellow, kill a fellow; Red touch black, friend of Jack." I always found it easier to notice at a glance whether the snake had single black bands or double black bands. In my opinion and experience in this part of the state, the scarlet king snakes are much more rarely seen than coral snakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #23 March 30, 2009 QuoteTo identify a coral snake, the saying is actually: Red next to yellow, kill a fellow Red next to black, venom lack. BOTH snakes (Coral snake and king snake) have all 3 colored bands. They are just in a different order. http://www.floridaorienteering.org/nature/coralking.htm I have a problem remembering rhymes at exciting moments, so I came up with my own. It relies more on common knowledge. On a street light, red is stop, and yellow is caution. If I see a snake where "stop" and "caution" touch, it is a bad idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #24 March 31, 2009 Red next to yellow, kill a fellow Red next to black, venom lack. So which is the one that TK posted? Its got yellow bands next to both the red and the black bands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj126 0 #25 March 31, 2009 Looks to me like one of those: Diamond head rattle back copper moccasins., But just guessing I Am Sofa King We Todd Did!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
