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I am moving to Texas in about a week and I was wondering if there is anyone else who lives in north Texas. I am moving to Gainsville (by denton an hour north of dallas). Does anyone know any tricks to catching the local snakes? I got a really nice book on TX snakes but I was wondering if someone know some tricks of the trade. I got all the snake supplies (tong, chaps, etc.) I live in Reno, NV so i haven't ever caught a water snake. Is it harder or do you need to do anything extra? TY
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scott

Sure,

I live in North Texas. You need to get a hunting license at your local WALMART or outdoor store of choice. A good texas snake hunter does not need any STINKING chaps . Whatever you do don't tresspass as it is a quick way to catch some buckshot in the rear ...or head. Get permission to look first. I have been collecting in Texas for 15 years. You can drive the back country roads and find snakes in the evenings. You can flip tin , lumber, etc... Unless you really like them...watersnakes in texas are pointless... Sure some look nice...but they all will smeg you in a heartbeat, and bite like mad.

I take it that your primary intention is to find rattlers. If you find them...take a picture...and leave it alone. We have enough people killing them already and do not need to import help. They serve a purpose...rodent control...and subsequently plague control...
Don't spotlight from your vehicle or the game warden will get yah.... and don't collect or hunt on parklands...better yet don't even talk to someone trying to sell you snakes from parklands......trust me it's a setup...

Welcome to Texas!

I actually just want to get a little money to buy some more pet snakes by catching snakes out of peoples yards. I live in a pretty big development. I am only 13 so my mom won't let me walk through the woods, brush, etc looking for snakes in fear that I may be bit by a rattler. Thats why I have the chaps. so I am just hoping to hae a little fun and make a little cash.

Who are you. How about sending me a email at calfcrek@aol.com I live in Dallas and always need hunting partners. Eddy

I live in Dallas and hunt Gainesville Tx all the time. I can help you out with what types are there and where to find them..Get back with me...Eddy in Dallas