Sorry, i know its not the best picture...

This 4’ snake was crossing the road in front of my truck. Was hard to identify for me sitting in my truck, taking a picture before he disappeared in the grass. We seem to have several of these cruising around of late. I just want to know the type and if it should be terminated as i do with copperheads and rattlesnakes!

One last question:
I keep hearing about a vaccine or shot of some kind i can get my dog to protect him from a venomous snake bite.
Is there such a thing i can ask my vet for?

Thanks as always!

I am no expert but i believe either a bull snake or rat snake from what i see online, should be harmless.

I'm no snake expert but it sure looks like a bull snake to me to

Definitely one of the good guys.

Bull snake. A rat snake is mostly black.

Bull snake

Yes ask your vet, there is a vaccine, my dogs get it every year.

Rat most sure

It is not that expensive and a great idea, especially if your pup will be trodding through snake country.
The one we got my son's dog was a 2-dose vaccine about 30 days apart I believe and ran about $100. That's a hell of a lot cheaper than a major vet bill with a bad bite.

Looks like a nope rope to me!

I'm no expert, but i don't think that's a snake......

Rat snakes have almost as many color variations as all the other snakes put together. I’ve seen them in orange & cream - most commonly referred to as Corn snakes. Seen them in Red/Black, brown/white, black with yellow spots, et cetera.

If your dog gets bit after getting the vaccine, you will still need to take your pup to the Vet.

Bull Snake

It is a king snake. A yellow bellied king snake.

Bull snake, no question.

IDK but i'd use a long handle kamala and cut it's head off.

Thanks a bunch for the comments on the snake vaccine for my dog...i will ask the vet next week!

I find it a little funny that some say king and some say rat...so i guess all that matters is that its non poisonous regardless which one it is.

Cheers!
Robert

The only thing worse than judging a pig’s weight on the THF, is snake ID lol. I could post a picture of a grass snake and someone would call it a water moccasin.

Just to add a little bit on to this since I haven't noticed it mentioned here - the vaccine is designed specifically for rattlesnake venom - with the exception of mojaves - which it offers zero protection. It offers limited protection from copperhead venom and NO protection from water moccasin venom.

Pretty sure the vaccine requires a yearly booster to remain fully effective as well.

thats a bull snake

bull snake

Bull snake. One quick way to tell is the brighter coloration toward the tail.

Thank you!

Anyone know the name of the vaccine i should ask for? Or do i just ask for “snake bite vaccine” and the will know?

One final question...odds of dog dying with or without vaccine? (From worst type of snake bite) I know its a guess in most cases and depends on many factors. (Type of snake, young or old. Type of dog...young or old)

Also depends on where the dog gets bit. Had a vet tell me if it gets bit in the gut it won’t help. Head or leg it probably won’t die.