Snake Thread: 2024
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Badace52
6:17p, 5/5/24
In reply to GarryowenAg
It's a Texas (a.k.a Western) Rat snake. Also commonly called chickensnake in some areas of Texas.
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VegasAg98
10:28p, 5/5/24
In reply to Badace52
What is the snake the eats rattlesnakes?

Growing up in deep southeast Texas and now mainly hunting in Mason county, the wildlife is still new to me.

Stive
10:30p, 5/5/24
In reply to VegasAg98
VegasAg98 said:

What is the snake the eats rattlesnakes?

Growing up in deep southeast Texas and now mainly hunting in Mason county, the wildlife is still new to me.



Talking about an indigo?
ttha_aggie_09
11:42p, 5/5/24
In reply to VegasAg98
Several species of snakes will eat Rattlesnakes but the most common one I think people would associate with eating them would be an Indigo as mentioned above.
FrioAg 00
11:42p, 5/5/24
Indigo are always my favorite snake, and it's really not close. They are so cool.
Badace52
6:51p, 5/6/24
In reply to VegasAg98
Kingsnakes and as mentioned indigoes are the snakes most associated with eating rattlesnakes. Coachwhips will take them down without hesitation as well.
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metrag06
5:30p, 5/7/24
This little guy was waiting in the house for me this afternoon. Kids asking what kind of snake it is.


12th Man Ag
5:33p, 5/7/24
In reply to metrag06
I'll go rough earth snake.
bodaciousbood14
6:14p, 5/7/24
Baby DBWS?
txags92
6:40p, 5/7/24
Thinking eastern yellow bellied racer.
Aries
8:53p, 5/7/24
Found a pretty rat snake in our garage Friday night. Not very big, skinny & long. A little bird had laid 4 eggs in an empty pot on my garage shelves & he was looking for dinner. He finished the job..... I was kinda glad.....
Badace52
9:10p, 5/7/24
In reply to 12th Man Ag
12th Man Ag said:

I'll go rough earth snake.


The lighting is weird and making the color look off, but you are correct.
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txags92
9:17p, 5/7/24
In reply to Badace52
Badace52 said:

12th Man Ag said:

I'll go rough earth snake.


The lighting is weird and making the color look off, but you are correct.
Ok, my sense of scale on the size was all off on that one. I was thinking it was 18-24 inches long.
HtownAg92
9:03a, 5/8/24
In reply to txags92
txags92 said:

Badace52 said:

12th Man Ag said:

I'll go rough earth snake.


The lighting is weird and making the color look off, but you are correct.
Ok, my sense of scale on the size was all off on that one. I was thinking it was 18-24 inches long.
That's what she said?
txags92
9:08a, 5/8/24
In reply to HtownAg92
HtownAg92 said:

txags92 said:

Badace52 said:

12th Man Ag said:

I'll go rough earth snake.


The lighting is weird and making the color look off, but you are correct.
Ok, my sense of scale on the size was all off on that one. I was thinking it was 18-24 inches long.
That's what she said?
She only said that because her hands are tiny.
ought1ag
10:12a, 5/8/24
Had a visit from this gentle dude this AM
Mr. Frodo
11:24a, 5/8/24
Great pic! I'm bad at this game but … rat snake?
Ag83
11:40a, 5/8/24
In reply to Mr. Frodo
Yeppir, you got it.
Mr. Frodo
1:26p, 5/8/24
Look at me! My other thought was timber rattler but I saw no rattle and round eyes. The pattern and color is similar though right?

Ok… well, not exactly. TR looks like it has jagged bands.
BabaAg
1:36p, 5/8/24
Check again
BreNayPop
1:38p, 5/8/24
I see rattles…. What am I missing?
Mr. Frodo
1:41p, 5/8/24
I posted a TR picture in my reply to the rat snake … just to show the difference. Last pic has a rattle and is a timber rattler.
DoitBest
1:48p, 5/8/24
In reply to Mr. Frodo
you may not be so bad at this game after all....
TresPuertas
2:01p, 5/8/24
odd question here. i live next to a pond that i love to fish but the turtle population is completely out of control. its an infestation. as a result, my bass population has dwindled. it also appears that there aren't any predators in there like water snakes. Are there any animals you can relocate to handle this like water snakes and the like?
MAS444
2:10p, 5/8/24
https://fisheries.tamu.edu/files/2013/10/Turtle-Control-in-Farm-Ponds.pdf
maroon barchetta
2:14p, 5/8/24
In reply to TresPuertas
TresPuertas said:

odd question here. i live next to a pond that i love to fish but the turtle population is completely out of control. its an infestation. as a result, my bass population has dwindled. it also appears that there aren't any predators in there like water snakes. Are there any animals you can relocate to handle this like water snakes and the like?


How do you feel about gators?
TresPuertas
2:16p, 5/8/24
In reply to maroon barchetta
maroon barchetta said:

TresPuertas said:

odd question here. i live next to a pond that i love to fish but the turtle population is completely out of control. its an infestation. as a result, my bass population has dwindled. it also appears that there aren't any predators in there like water snakes. Are there any animals you can relocate to handle this like water snakes and the like?


How do you feel about gators?
I like them a hell of a lot more than I like turtles. Only problem is that if i introduced them to a pond in Richardson, I'd probably get skewered for it. Gators aren't exactly common up here.
TarponChaser
2:29p, 5/8/24
In reply to TresPuertas
TresPuertas said:

maroon barchetta said:

TresPuertas said:

odd question here. i live next to a pond that i love to fish but the turtle population is completely out of control. its an infestation. as a result, my bass population has dwindled. it also appears that there aren't any predators in there like water snakes. Are there any animals you can relocate to handle this like water snakes and the like?


How do you feel about gators?
I like them a hell of a lot more than I like turtles. Only problem is that if i introduced them to a pond in Richardson, I'd probably get skewered for it. Gators aren't exactly common up here.

You think gators aren't common up there? I recommend you stay away from Ray Hubbard, Lavon, and Lewisville. All three are known for having lots of gators. And big ones too.
Txgunrnnr
2:37p, 5/8/24
In reply to TarponChaser
TarponChaser said:

TresPuertas said:

maroon barchetta said:

TresPuertas said:

odd question here. i live next to a pond that i love to fish but the turtle population is completely out of control. its an infestation. as a result, my bass population has dwindled. it also appears that there aren't any predators in there like water snakes. Are there any animals you can relocate to handle this like water snakes and the like?


How do you feel about gators?
I like them a hell of a lot more than I like turtles. Only problem is that if i introduced them to a pond in Richardson, I'd probably get skewered for it. Gators aren't exactly common up here.

You think gators aren't common up there? I recommend you stay away from Ray Hubbard, Lavon, and Lewisville. All three are known for having lots of gators. And big ones too.
And the Trinity River near Elm Fork ( Irving area )!
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mandevilleag
7:03p, 5/8/24
Getting back to sneks. What do we have here? Blue racer, coachwhip, rat?

The ruler is 48"




Mas89
7:21p, 5/8/24

Since this page diverted to turtles, this one was at the ranch today on a sand road where I see them this time of the year. The pond is beside the road and I think they lay eggs up on top of the road edge. This soft shell is larger than a basketball. I've seen a few much larger over the years.
mandevilleag
7:51p, 5/8/24
In reply to Mas89
MAS444's link has turtle recipes!
jmazz
8:34p, 5/8/24


ttha_aggie_09
8:45p, 5/8/24
In reply to mandevilleag
Where are you located? It looks like a coachwhip or racer to me.
ttha_aggie_09
8:46p, 5/8/24
In reply to jmazz
That rat snake knew you meant business when the tactical glove went on.
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