Hunter Mx snake Identification time again

by Fondu, Thursday, March 17, 2011, 12:41 (5657 days ago)

While biking spotted a dark colored snake about 24 inches long. The snake had
red on the top of his head (yes it was a redhead), and 3/8 inch wide white bands about every 3-4 inches.

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Hunter Mx snake Identification time again

by Hunter-MX ⌂ @, Troncones, Gro. Mexico, Thursday, March 17, 2011, 16:20 (5657 days ago) @ Fondu

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Back away from the ID's and leave it to the experts Keith!:-) ;-)

My guess would be something like this? A harmless false cateyed snake, very common out here in the big T...

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Hunter Mx snake Identification time again

by Fondu, Thursday, March 17, 2011, 17:04 (5657 days ago) @ Hunter-MX

Will that looks a lot like the snake but the white bands were much thinner

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Hunter Mx snake Identification time again

by Hunter-MX ⌂ @, Troncones, Gro. Mexico, Thursday, March 17, 2011, 17:29 (5657 days ago) @ Fondu

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Then it would have been this one only without being smashed all over the road. Would love an opportunity to photo a live one...

This is a true cateyed snake, not as common as the other...

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here is a live juvenile, they get the red head as they mature.

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Hunter Mx snake Identification time again

by PHIL @, Trinity, NC, Friday, March 18, 2011, 13:39 (5656 days ago) @ Hunter-MX

Thanks Hunter, that is the little beauty. Great news that it is basically harmless.

Hunter Mx snake Identification time again

by El Tacaño, Saturday, March 19, 2011, 11:08 (5655 days ago) @ Hunter-MX

Well a "Rat" should know or better know about snakes. Smile