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CRNG
2014-09-16 12:25:43 UTC
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Can anyone identify this snake?

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My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering about
it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about 4" tall.

Thanks
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Frank
2014-09-16 13:14:49 UTC
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Post by CRNG
Can anyone identify this snake?
http://i.imgur.com/5cvjEFq.jpg (104k image)
My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering about
it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about 4" tall.
Thanks
Might try this:
http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?guide=Snakes
Oren
2014-09-16 14:33:38 UTC
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Post by CRNG
Can anyone identify this snake?
http://i.imgur.com/5cvjEFq.jpg (104k image)
My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering about
it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about 4" tall.
Thanks
I don't know what type but I would say the snake is none-venomous;
based on the shape of its head, and the pupils in the eyes. "There are
four different types of venomous snakes (...triangular head and
elliptical eyes like a cat's...) in the United States: cottonmouths,
rattlesnakes, copperheads and coral snakes."

Try searching snakes in your state or geographic region. Let us know,
please.
dadiOH
2014-09-16 18:21:23 UTC
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Post by Oren
Post by CRNG
Can anyone identify this snake?
http://i.imgur.com/5cvjEFq.jpg (104k image)
My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering about
it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about 4" tall.
Thanks
I don't know what type but I would say the snake is none-venomous;
based on the shape of its head, and the pupils in the eyes. "There are
four different types of venomous snakes (...triangular head and
elliptical eyes like a cat's...) in the United States: cottonmouths,
rattlesnakes, copperheads and coral snakes."
You got 75%, Oren :) Coral snakes don't have triangular heads and their
pupils are round...kissing cousins to cobras, toxin of both is neurotoxic
rather than hemotoxic as in the three vipers you mentioned.

They are shy snakes, like to hide indecaying organic matter like compost
piles; when we had a mulch pile,we always kept an eye out when turning it.
They are pretty too; unfortunately they look much like king snakes
(unfortunate because the kings are mistaken for corals).
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Oren
2014-09-16 19:01:55 UTC
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Post by Oren
"There are
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four different types of venomous snakes (...triangular head and
elliptical eyes like a cat's...) in the United States: cottonmouths,
rattlesnakes, copperheads and coral snakes."
You got 75%, Oren :) Coral snakes don't have triangular heads and their
pupils are round...kissing cousins to cobras, toxin of both is neurotoxic
rather than hemotoxic as in the three vipers you mentioned.
You got me <G> Coral snakes don't strike. They have to chew through
the skin, likely in tender places like between your fingers or thumb.

Ordinarily, a person would notice that before the venom is finally
delivered. And notice the rings on a coral snake.
dadiOH
2014-09-16 14:38:57 UTC
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Post by CRNG
Can anyone identify this snake?
http://i.imgur.com/5cvjEFq.jpg (104k image)
My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering about
it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about 4" tall.
Thanks
Kinda depend upon where you live but I would call it a rat snake. Be nice
to it, they are useful.
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Pete C.
2014-09-16 15:21:58 UTC
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Post by CRNG
Can anyone identify this snake?
http://i.imgur.com/5cvjEFq.jpg (104k image)
My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering about
it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about 4" tall.
It's a baby and it's kinda cute.
badgolferman
2014-09-16 16:13:39 UTC
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Post by CRNG
Can anyone identify this snake?
http://i.imgur.com/5cvjEFq.jpg (104k image)
My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering about
it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about 4" tall.
Thanks
If I saw it then it would be a dead snake!
Oren
2014-09-16 16:24:35 UTC
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On Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:13:39 +0000 (UTC), "badgolferman"
Post by badgolferman
Post by CRNG
Can anyone identify this snake?
http://i.imgur.com/5cvjEFq.jpg (104k image)
My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering about
it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about 4" tall.
Thanks
If I saw it then it would be a dead snake!
That is just plain silly. That snake is harmless! It is not a viper.
badgolferman
2014-09-16 16:33:31 UTC
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Post by Oren
On Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:13:39 +0000 (UTC), "badgolferman"
Post by badgolferman
Post by CRNG
Can anyone identify this snake?
http://i.imgur.com/5cvjEFq.jpg (104k image)
My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering
about it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about
4" tall.
Thanks
If I saw it then it would be a dead snake!
That is just plain silly. That snake is harmless! It is not a viper.
I feel that way about spiders, but snakes give me the creeps!
Oren
2014-09-16 16:48:13 UTC
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On Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:33:31 +0000 (UTC), "badgolferman"
Post by badgolferman
Post by Oren
On Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:13:39 +0000 (UTC), "badgolferman"
Post by badgolferman
Post by CRNG
Can anyone identify this snake?
http://i.imgur.com/5cvjEFq.jpg (104k image)
My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering
about it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about
4" tall.
Thanks
If I saw it then it would be a dead snake!
That is just plain silly. That snake is harmless! It is not a viper.
I feel that way about spiders, but snakes give me the creeps!
I understand about fear of snakes. I've been face to face with a
cottonmouth, coiled, head raised, mouth open an ready to strike. He
was lethargic from cold temps and did not strike - very close to my
face. I shot him with a 30.06, into several parts. Another, did lay
his head on my boot while fishing from a bank of a lake. I backed up
and let him get away. I've seen a rattlesnake strike an in-law. So I
do have fear, and a healthy respect for them. The snake above is
harmless. Spiders don't bother me.
Tony Hwang
2014-09-16 17:14:36 UTC
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Post by Oren
On Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:33:31 +0000 (UTC), "badgolferman"
Post by badgolferman
Post by Oren
On Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:13:39 +0000 (UTC), "badgolferman"
Post by badgolferman
Post by CRNG
Can anyone identify this snake?
http://i.imgur.com/5cvjEFq.jpg (104k image)
My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering
about it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about
4" tall.
Thanks
If I saw it then it would be a dead snake!
That is just plain silly. That snake is harmless! It is not a viper.
I feel that way about spiders, but snakes give me the creeps!
I understand about fear of snakes. I've been face to face with a
cottonmouth, coiled, head raised, mouth open an ready to strike. He
was lethargic from cold temps and did not strike - very close to my
face. I shot him with a 30.06, into several parts. Another, did lay
his head on my boot while fishing from a bank of a lake. I backed up
and let him get away. I've seen a rattlesnake strike an in-law. So I
do have fear, and a healthy respect for them. The snake above is
harmless. Spiders don't bother me.
Hi,
Cold blooded and warm blooded don't like each other. Often snake bite is
dry one. I am glad we live in a place where snake is not a big deal.
Just silk snakes kids play with.
Oren
2014-09-16 17:47:51 UTC
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Often snake bite is dry one.
It might be but you never know. Younger venomous snakes will
administer more venom than an older one. Older ones have a
method/experience to regulate the venom dispensed in the bite. Older
ones; for some reason, want to save-up for the next encounter.
Tony Hwang
2014-09-16 19:30:41 UTC
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Post by Oren
Often snake bite is dry one.
It might be but you never know. Younger venomous snakes will
administer more venom than an older one. Older ones have a
method/experience to regulate the venom dispensed in the bite. Older
ones; for some reason, want to save-up for the next encounter.
Hi,
I ran fastest in my life when I was pre-teen(late '40 or early '50)
Bunch of kids were beating the bush around looking for mushrooms and I
had to do No.1 standing. I did not know until a snake jumped up hissing,
I ran away at speed of lightning knowing that was poisonous bugger.
Basically I don't like snakes, LOL!
Frank
2014-09-16 19:15:13 UTC
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Post by badgolferman
Post by CRNG
Can anyone identify this snake?
http://i.imgur.com/5cvjEFq.jpg (104k image)
My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering about
it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about 4" tall.
Thanks
If I saw it then it would be a dead snake!
No poisonous snakes here in Delaware but wife is deathly afraid of them.
If I can catch them, I remove them from the property.

Funny, spiders give me the creeps and I kill any that I find in the
house. They don't bother my wife.

When I was a kid, I put a small garter snake in an empty bag of M&M's
and gave them to another kid that hated snakes. He must have run a block.
Oren
2014-09-16 20:52:55 UTC
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On Tue, 16 Sep 2014 15:15:13 -0400, Frank
Post by Frank
Funny, spiders give me the creeps and I kill any that I find in the
house. They don't bother my wife.
1'll kill Black Widows in my garage and in any near my pool under the
decking. Destroy the egg sacks.
Post by Frank
When I was a kid, I put a small garter snake in an empty bag of M&M's
and gave them to another kid that hated snakes. He must have run a block.
You would love one of my brothers. He put black snakes in old purses,
close to the road. I was there one time. Some Negroid's stopped and
picked up the purse. Thirty yards down the road, the car suddenly
stopped, brake lights came on. All four doors opened widely -they ran
in all directions and abandoned the Cadillac. Even if it was a black
rubber snake :)
Frank
2014-09-17 00:12:48 UTC
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Post by Oren
On Tue, 16 Sep 2014 15:15:13 -0400, Frank
Post by Frank
Funny, spiders give me the creeps and I kill any that I find in the
house. They don't bother my wife.
1'll kill Black Widows in my garage and in any near my pool under the
decking. Destroy the egg sacks.
Post by Frank
When I was a kid, I put a small garter snake in an empty bag of M&M's
and gave them to another kid that hated snakes. He must have run a block.
You would love one of my brothers. He put black snakes in old purses,
close to the road. I was there one time. Some Negroid's stopped and
picked up the purse. Thirty yards down the road, the car suddenly
stopped, brake lights came on. All four doors opened widely -they ran
in all directions and abandoned the Cadillac. Even if it was a black
rubber snake :)
That would be a riot. Of course, I'd be afraid they might crash and get
killed.

Now I'm reminded of a medical student I worked with one summer.
He asked if I wanted to see a picture of his body, which I didn't, but
he brought out a photo of him and three other medical students with
their cadaver. They were lighting a cigarette in its mouth.
You can imagine what their girl friends might find in their purses.
Doug Miller
2014-09-16 21:28:28 UTC
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Post by CRNG
Can anyone identify this snake?
http://i.imgur.com/5cvjEFq.jpg (104k image)
My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering about
it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about 4" tall.
Eastern milk snake, I think. Might be corn snake or rat snake, but I think milk snake is more
likely.
t***@gmail.com
2014-11-07 03:49:20 UTC
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It is a hatchling racer, "Coluber constrictor" species. They are born quite spotted as you see, but quickly loose their spots and become uniformly colored adults. The exact sub-species, and therefore adult coloration, depends on your location. They are indeed harmless.
Post by CRNG
Can anyone identify this snake?
http://i.imgur.com/5cvjEFq.jpg (104k image)
My daughter's cat brought it home as a gift and I'm wondering about
it. For scale: that gray thing behind the snake is about 4" tall.
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