9:11a, 1/4/24
lurker here but have learned a TON over last 5-7 years about snakes. I can say I always look at this thread to see if there is any new pictures of snakes and if I recognize them. Thanks for doing this every year
12:44p, 1/4/24
In reply to 12f Mane
1. Copperhead (broad banded?)
2. Cottonmouth/water moccasin
3. Timber rattler
4. Eastern diamondback?
5. Western diamondback?
6. Prairie rattler?
7. Coral snake
2. Cottonmouth/water moccasin
3. Timber rattler
4. Eastern diamondback?
5. Western diamondback?
6. Prairie rattler?
7. Coral snake
12:45p, 1/4/24
In reply to agswin1988
I was an "any snake near the water is a water moccasin" moron up until a few years ago when I had a slow time at work and went through every snake thread.agswin1988 said:
lurker here but have learned a TON over last 5-7 years about snakes. I can say I always look at this thread to see if there is any new pictures of snakes and if I recognize them. Thanks for doing this every year
12:57p, 1/4/24
In reply to MyNameIsJeff
1. broad-banded copperhead
2. cottonmouth
3. timber rattlesnake
4. western diamondback rattlesnake
5. Mojave rattlesnake
6. prairie rattlesnake
7. texas coral snake
Well done.MyNameIsJeff said:
1. Copperhead (broad banded?)
2. Cottonmouth/water moccasin
3. Timber rattler
4. Eastern diamondback?
5. Western diamondback?
6. Prairie rattler?
7. Coral snake
1. broad-banded copperhead
2. cottonmouth
3. timber rattlesnake
4. western diamondback rattlesnake
5. Mojave rattlesnake
6. prairie rattlesnake
7. texas coral snake
12:58p, 1/4/24
In reply to MyNameIsJeff
Ha!MyNameIsJeff said:
I was an "any snake near the water is a water moccasin" moron up until a few years ago
6:44p, 1/4/24
Kid bought this about a month ago. pic.twitter.com/7ZAVNCEmGV
— C1-NRB (@JohnsonCountyP1) January 5, 2024
Ball python.
8:13a, 1/5/24
A big thank you to everyone who contributes to this thread.
"If you are reading this, I have passed on from this world — not as big a deal for you as it was for me."
T. Boone Pickens
T. Boone Pickens
9:07p, 1/6/24
In reply to C1NRB
My bio teacher in high-school had one named Monty.
C1NRB said:Kid bought this about a month ago. pic.twitter.com/7ZAVNCEmGV
— C1-NRB (@JohnsonCountyP1) January 5, 2024
Ball python.
My bio teacher in high-school had one named Monty.
1:58p, 1/7/24
In reply to C1NRB
How long do these guys typically live in captivity?
C1NRB said:Kid bought this about a month ago. pic.twitter.com/7ZAVNCEmGV
— C1-NRB (@JohnsonCountyP1) January 5, 2024
Ball python.
How long do these guys typically live in captivity?
"If you are reading this, I have passed on from this world — not as big a deal for you as it was for me."
T. Boone Pickens
T. Boone Pickens
6:03p, 1/7/24
In reply to TacosaurusRex
About 20-25 years if taken care of properly. Don't over-feed them; nice, big tank; good water, etc.
Will get about 5 feet long.
Will get about 5 feet long.
9:42a, 1/8/24
Love these threads. I still struggle identifying some snakes but at least I've graduated from the "only good snake is a dead snake" mentality.
1:42a, 1/9/24
In reply to 12f Mane
I cant believe im questioning this but are you sure you have 4 and 5 right? If so what am i missing here?
12f Mane said:Well done.MyNameIsJeff said:
1. Copperhead (broad banded?)
2. Cottonmouth/water moccasin
3. Timber rattler
4. Eastern diamondback?
5. Western diamondback?
6. Prairie rattler?
7. Coral snake
1. broad-banded copperhead
2. cottonmouth
3. timber rattlesnake
4. western diamondback rattlesnake
5. Mojave rattlesnake
6. prairie rattlesnake
7. texas coral snake
I cant believe im questioning this but are you sure you have 4 and 5 right? If so what am i missing here?
7:03a, 1/9/24
In reply to Harry Stone
Yep. Four is a diamondback from around Galveston where they are often more buff/brown than individuals from the western/southern portion of their range in Texas. Five is a large adult mojave from the foothills of the Davis Mountains. Mojaves look a lot like diamondbacks but the bands on the tail aren't white and black and the dorsal scales are solid colors.
7:20a, 1/9/24
In reply to 12f Mane
Wow that is crazy. Thanks for the explanation
12f Mane said:
Yep. Four is a diamondback from around Galveston where they are often more buff/brown than individuals from the western/southern portion of their range in Texas. Five is a large adult mojave from the foothills of the Davis Mountains. Mojaves look a lot like diamondbacks but the bands on the tail aren't white and black and the dorsal scales are solid colors.
Wow that is crazy. Thanks for the explanation
5:32p, 1/9/24
In reply to Harry Stone
I could have SWORN that #3 was a Bull Snake!
Every time I think I have it down I come back and get swatted out to half court by reality.Harry Stone said:12f Mane said:Well done.MyNameIsJeff said:
1. Copperhead (broad banded?)
2. Cottonmouth/water moccasin
3. Timber rattler
4. Eastern diamondback?
5. Western diamondback?
6. Prairie rattler?
7. Coral snake
1. broad-banded copperhead
2. cottonmouth
3. timber rattlesnake
4. western diamondback rattlesnake
5. Mojave rattlesnake
6. prairie rattlesnake
7. texas coral snake
I cant believe im questioning this but are you sure you have 4 and 5 right? If so what am i missing here?
I could have SWORN that #3 was a Bull Snake!
7:57p, 1/9/24
In reply to TresPuertas
Bullsnakes will have a repetitive, hexagon-ish pattern somewhat similar to a rat snake. 3 is a timber rattler that has black stripes that I've heard described as looking like the bat signal.
9:47p, 1/12/24
This fella was out getting some last minute sun yesterday in Southern Coleman County.
6:43a, 1/13/24
In reply to STB 85
Love finding snakes sunning on caliche roads. For once, you can easily see them!