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  1. 08-11-2019, 10:05 #1
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    Default Snake identification

    This fella (I didn't sex it, so fella is used as a general descriptor here) was lounging in the pond, maybe dining on the tadpoles. I'm almost sure I've seen this type in the area before, but I'm having trouble coming up with an id for it.

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    Bullsnake? That is what it looks like to me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by davsel View Post
    Garter
    Im leaning towards Garter as well. Its on the pale side but because the checkering is near perfect & they don't all have a bright stripe.
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    http://www.oksnakes.org/marcys-check...rtersnake.html

    That looks pretty darned close. Thanks all.
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    Sure thing.

    Fwiw, best I can see in the photo I think your snake is female.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChickNorris View Post
    Sure thing.

    Fwiw, best I can see in the photo I think your snake is female.
    Agreed. You can tell by how it looks angry and is foaming at the mouth.

    Plus, look at those curves!
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    What we have here, little yellow sister, is a magnificent specimen of pure Alabama Blacksnake.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jreifsch80 View Post
    What we have here, little yellow sister, is a magnificent specimen of pure Alabama Blacksnake.
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    I’m thinking bullssanke too.
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