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.
Hunter Mx snake Identification time again
by Hunter-MX
, Troncones, Gro. Mexico, Thursday, March 17, 2011, 16:20 (5657 days ago) @ Fondu
![[image]](http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn279/Hunter-MX/post%203/PICT0048.jpg)
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...
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
Hunter Mx snake Identification time again
by Hunter-MX
, Troncones, Gro. Mexico, Thursday, March 17, 2011, 17:29 (5657 days ago) @ Fondu
![[image]](http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn279/Hunter-MX/post%202/1.jpg)
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...
![[image]](http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn279/Hunter-MX/post%204/PICT0001.jpg)
here is a live juvenile, they get the red head as they mature.
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

