I found this snake in my front yard this morning. I'm in northern California west of Sacramento. Any ideas what it is? It's about 48" and when I approached it shook it's tail (even though there was no rattle on it).
Thanks
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reefboy1
Jul 03, 2003 11:41 PM
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kottonmouthking
Jul 04, 2003 12:08 AM
you guys in Cali are so lucky to be able to just find those. The rest of us have to buy them.
jfmoore
Jul 04, 2003 12:13 AM
Many harmless snakes vibrate their tails when they feel threatened. He looks like a healthy specimen from the half you show in the photo. I hope you let him go on his way.
reefboy1
Jul 04, 2003 01:14 PM
Thanks for the replies and id's. It was a very cool experience to see this animal in our yard. We didn't touch it - so it's still out there somewhere.
Hotshot
Jul 04, 2003 05:23 PM
Most people who cant id a snake just kill it to be sure. The kingsnakes are a very good snake to have around, especially one that is 48+"!!!! They will eat unwanted rodents and other snakes, including the venomous ones. Great snakes to have around the house!! Great picture, thanks for sharing it!!
Here is mine, I had to buy this one!! LOL
Brian
