Can anyone identify this snake?

Can anyone identify this snake? · 09:44 AM

I found this little dude lying by my front door. He was about 6 inches long so he is either a baby or very young. He doesn't appear to be venomous. He doesn't have the diamond head shape common with the pit vipers around here. Anyone know what he is?

stevebrot · 11-04-2008, 10:17 AM

Maybe one of these?

Texas Brown Snake

Steve

(The picture of the smaller one on the guy's palm looks like he could be your friend's brother...)

dws1117 · 11-04-2008, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Maybe one of these?

Texas Brown Snake

Steve

(The picture of the smaller one on the guy's palm looks like he could be your friend's brother...)

Thanks. Looks like the one.

Both pictures are of the same snake. The hand is mine. The middle pic was taken on the hood of my truck.

MRRiley · 11-04-2008, 10:52 AM

hey, I thought everything was BIGGER in Texas...

Mindflux · 11-04-2008, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by MRRiley

hey, I thought everything was BIGGER in Texas...

Just wait until it's an Adult.

woof · 11-04-2008, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by dws1117

I found this little dude lying by my front door. He was about 6 inches long so he is either a baby or very young. He doesn't appear to be venomous. He doesn't have the diamond head shape common with the pit vipers around here. Anyone know what he is?

General rule:

Dog Eyes (Round pupils) = non-venomous
Cat Eyes (Elliptical pupils) = venomous

Absent a telltale rattle, the eyes are the single best and most consistent way to tell if a snake is poisonous.

This guy sure looks like he has round pupils.

I'd say Texas Brown Snake as well...

MRRiley · 11-04-2008, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by Mindflux

Just wait until it's an Adult.

If it is a Brown Snake as suspected they max out at about 12 inches. He is almost that now (by the looks of things)... He is a cute little bugger though!

I have a 4' ball python that is as big around as my wrist and she has another 2-3' of growing to do.

Nowhere Matt · 11-04-2008, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by woof

General rule:

Dog Eyes (Round pupils) = non-venomous
Cat Eyes (Elliptical pupils) = venomous

That's good to know.
Now help me review the general rule of colors of celestial bodies.

Planets reflect light and often twinkle red or blue while stars often twinkle white or orange.
What is the best way to quickly distinguish a star from a planet if you have no knowledge of constellations or where the planets rise and set?
Sorry for the crazy train sidetrack.

ftpaddict · 11-04-2008, 01:15 PM

No, but I might now a place where you can find out:

Click here to find out.

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11-04-2008, 10:17 AM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Maybe one of these? Texas Brown Snake Steve (The picture of the smaller one on the guy's palm looks like he could be your friend's brother...)

11-04-2008, 10:36 AM	#3
dws1117 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring, TX. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,157 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Maybe one of these? Texas Brown Snake Steve (The picture of the smaller one on the guy's palm looks like he could be your friend's brother...) Thanks. Looks like the one. Both pictures are of the same snake. The hand is mine. The middle pic was taken on the hood of my truck.

11-04-2008, 10:52 AM	#4
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	hey, I thought everything was BIGGER in Texas...

11-04-2008, 10:54 AM	#5
Mindflux Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 150	Originally posted by MRRiley hey, I thought everything was BIGGER in Texas... Just wait until it's an Adult.

11-04-2008, 11:49 AM	#6
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	Originally posted by dws1117 I found this little dude lying by my front door. He was about 6 inches long so he is either a baby or very young. He doesn't appear to be venomous. He doesn't have the diamond head shape common with the pit vipers around here. Anyone know what he is? General rule: Dog Eyes (Round pupils) = non-venomous Cat Eyes (Elliptical pupils) = venomous Absent a telltale rattle, the eyes are the single best and most consistent way to tell if a snake is poisonous. This guy sure looks like he has round pupils. I'd say Texas Brown Snake as well...

11-04-2008, 12:01 PM	#7
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by Mindflux Just wait until it's an Adult. If it is a Brown Snake as suspected they max out at about 12 inches. He is almost that now (by the looks of things)... He is a cute little bugger though! I have a 4' ball python that is as big around as my wrist and she has another 2-3' of growing to do.

11-04-2008, 01:14 PM	#8
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	Originally posted by woof General rule: Dog Eyes (Round pupils) = non-venomous Cat Eyes (Elliptical pupils) = venomous That's good to know. Now help me review the general rule of colors of celestial bodies. Planets reflect light and often twinkle red or blue while stars often twinkle white or orange. What is the best way to quickly distinguish a star from a planet if you have no knowledge of constellations or where the planets rise and set? Sorry for the crazy train sidetrack.

11-04-2008, 01:15 PM	#9
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	No, but I might now a place where you can find out: Click here to find out.