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 Snake ID please?
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08/05/24 05:29 PM
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Marc K
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Last edited by Marc K; 08/05/24 05:29 PM.
A Democracy is when two wolves and a lamb vote on the dinner menu. That is why this country was specifically not designed as a Democracy. We are a Constitutional Republic.
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Re: Snake ID please?
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08/05/24 05:50 PM
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Looks like a typical Texas Rat Snake. A wider shot would reveal more of its patterns. Not venomous.
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Re: Snake ID please?
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08/05/24 05:51 PM
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A helpful trick my wife showed me that she uses for shopping but I used for this is the following: Take/save photo Download/open google app Tap the yellow “google lens” icon Select photo to reverse search View results That basically does a reverse google search where it compares the phot you selected to other photos online. Results for this shown below: ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/08/full-69770-427436-4d2fb3a7_4e20_4a6f_9551_554c26d72810.png)
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Re: Snake ID please?
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08/05/24 05:53 PM
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To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.www.NewHopeEquine.com - Health and Healing through Horses.
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Re: Snake ID please?
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08/05/24 05:58 PM
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![[Linked Image]](http://centexbatteries.com/personal/snake2.jpg) I was thinking non venomous based on no pits, slight vertical labial lines, and round pupils. I only saw it because it struck at my dog. I let it pass.
A Democracy is when two wolves and a lamb vote on the dinner menu. That is why this country was specifically not designed as a Democracy. We are a Constitutional Republic.
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Re: Snake ID please?
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08/05/24 06:00 PM
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I wouldn't necessarily call it friendly. But definitely non venomous and good to have around.
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Re: Snake ID please?
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08/05/24 06:05 PM
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Double AC: The app is on my phone now! Thank you,
Last edited by Marc K; 08/05/24 06:10 PM.
A Democracy is when two wolves and a lamb vote on the dinner menu. That is why this country was specifically not designed as a Democracy. We are a Constitutional Republic.
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Re: Snake ID please?
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08/05/24 06:06 PM
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Thanks much, folks, I do appreciate the help!
I had my .357 loaded with rat shot j n my hand but I am glad I gave it a pass. Still learning but getting more comfortable.
Even venomous snakes get a pass unless they show aggression or wander too close to the house.
Last edited by Marc K; 08/05/24 06:44 PM.
A Democracy is when two wolves and a lamb vote on the dinner menu. That is why this country was specifically not designed as a Democracy. We are a Constitutional Republic.
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Re: Snake ID please?
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08/05/24 07:21 PM
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Re: Snake ID please?
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08/05/24 07:35 PM
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Yep...Western Rat Snake (formally known as Texas Rat Snake).
Harmless, good snake to have around for the most part.
Spartans ask not...how many, but where!
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Re: Snake ID please?
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08/05/24 10:16 PM
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Re: Snake ID please?
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08/17/24 08:51 PM
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saw one of those a couple of weeks ago at the ranch in Center. Wifey tried the app thingy to ID something, it works, need to find out about some weeds on the place! thanks!
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Re: Snake ID please?
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08/17/24 11:08 PM
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Looks like a typical Texas Rat Snake. A wider shot would reveal more of its patterns. Not venomous. Yep...Western Rat Snake (formally known as Texas Rat Snake).
Harmless, good snake to have around for the most part.
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: Snake ID please?
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09/02/24 02:22 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Google it. he is correct. Master of nest raiding
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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09/02/24 05:30 PM
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Google it. he is correct. Master of nest raiding Yes they are….lol…. although I have not witnessed them going after birds on my place, they do…. I have rat snakes and lots of birds but I guess plenty of rats so I don’t ever see them going after bird nests…
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Re: Snake ID please?
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09/02/24 05:41 PM
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flintknapper
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Google it. he is correct. Master of nest raiding Yes they are….lol…. although I have not witnessed them going after birds on my place, they do…. I have rat snakes and lots of birds but I guess plenty of rats so I don’t ever see them going after bird nests… Rat Snakes are opportunistic feeders....but it makes sense that IF prey is more plentiful and easier found on the ground, they will not go up a tree in search of food. I have in fact seen them climb trees. But the ones I saw went into 'hollows' in the trees, presumably looking for squirrels or something else. Rats will climb trees also.
Spartans ask not...how many, but where!
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Re: Snake ID please?
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09/02/24 05:59 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Google it. he is correct. Master of nest raiding Yes they are….lol…. although I have not witnessed them going after birds on my place, they do…. I have rat snakes and lots of birds but I guess plenty of rats so I don’t ever see them going after bird nests… Rat snakes are the ones I see up high in my the rafters, porch light etc. I figure they leave less mess than a cat. They are Kind of like road runners, they are great for rattle bugs bad for quail. Pick your poison
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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