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What kind of snake is this??

Discussion in 'Texas Hunting & Fishing' started by jcrntx, Oct 29, 2013.

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  1. Oct 29, 2013 #1
    jcrntx

    jcrntx Well-Known TGT Supporter

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    First snake at the house out in Hondo, any idea what kind this guy is? Sorry for the poor quality cell phone pic.
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  2. Oct 29, 2013 #2
    Hondo

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    Rat snake?
     
  3. Oct 29, 2013 #3
    Renegade

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    Looks like a Rat Snake but need better pics of head. Google Rat Snake and compare. If dead, open mouth and see if it is Cottonmouth.

    It does not appear to be a Coral, Rattle, or Copperhead, which are the other most common venomous snakes in Texas.
     
  4. Oct 29, 2013 #4
    bcannon87

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    Did it have a musky smell?? The pattern makes me think cottonmouth.
     
  5. Oct 29, 2013 #5
    Green-Harley

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    Head looks too small for a cottonmouth, almost sure a ratsnake.

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  6. Oct 30, 2013 #6
    bcannon87

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    Yeah after looking on my computer I agree that it's a rat snake.
     
  7. Oct 30, 2013 #7
    Atlas Thug

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    rat snakes are our friends.
     
  8. Oct 30, 2013 #8
    Hoji

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    It's a rat snake.
     
  9. Oct 30, 2013 #9
    rsayloriii

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    Generally ...

    Round eyes - nonvenomous
    Slant eyes - venomous



    With that said ... looks like the new boot/belt kind to me ...
     
  10. Oct 30, 2013 #10
    Younggun

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    I've always gone by the head.


    Has a head....kill it.


    No head.....shoot it one more time just to be sure.
     


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