I found a dead snake in my yard, but it's bright blue! Any ideas on what it is??? I have pics if you want to see it.
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Blue Snake?!?
jswllms
Jul 14, 2006 12:07 AM
Replies (8)
jswllms
Jul 14, 2006 02:31 AM
Here's a little more detail:
The snake was found in South Carolina.
Approx. 18" long.
Body type is similar to garter.
Major Problem: Missing majority of it's head.
Thanks for the help!
Greg Longhurst
Jul 14, 2006 04:45 AM
Best idea is a green snake (Opheodrys) In life, they are green...dead they are blue.
~~Greg~~
chrish
Jul 14, 2006 08:38 AM
Greg is probably right about it being a green snake if it was unpatterned blue.
Gartersnakes and Ribbonsnakes will sometimes turn blue as well after death, but you can still see the dark stripes.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas
jswllms
Jul 14, 2006 03:23 PM
There are no stripes, it's solid blue on top with a white belly. The body build is not condusive to a green snake either, the body is about twice as thick as the neck...
Greg Longhurst
Jul 14, 2006 07:23 PM
I that case, a photograph would be extremely helpful. ~~Greg~~
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jswllms
Jul 15, 2006 09:24 AM
Sorry about the quality.
Greg Longhurst
Jul 15, 2006 01:15 PM
Sure looks like Opheodrys to me. ~~Greg~~
chrish
Jul 15, 2006 03:55 PM
>>Sorry about the quality.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas
