Found a deadly snake in my yard

[Specop 007]

Was out mowing the yard and moved one of my drain spouts. Lo and behold, there was a baby Rattlemouth Cottonback.
Damned deadly, I got lucky he didnt tag me when I reached under the drain!

Behold pics of the deadly beast.

Safely caged
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Here he is smelling me out. He knows his incredibly toxic venom would put me down in a minute, so he isnt very worried
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I'm lucky to be here, I can tell ya that much. You dont wanna mess around with a Rattlemouth Cottonback.

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: Specop 007
I'm lucky to be here, I can tell ya that much. You dont wanna mess around with a Rattlemouth Cottonback.

Isn't that exactly what you were doing with this snake? Messing around with it? Trying to capture it in a glass jar? Taking pictures of it, from only meters away? If it really is that deadly, why on earth wouldn't you call the relevant authorities?

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Kill it!

Why not post a link to info on how it kills

 

[skyking]

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: Specop 007
I'm lucky to be here, I can tell ya that much. You dont wanna mess around with a Rattlemouth Cottonback.

Isn't that exactly what you were doing with this snake? Messing around with it? Trying to capture it in a glass jar? Taking pictures of it, from only meters away? If it really is that deadly, why on earth wouldn't you call the relevant authorities?

I quoted you, but decided to let the OP run with it as far as he could.

 

[BUrassler]

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: Specop 007
I'm lucky to be here, I can tell ya that much. You dont wanna mess around with a Rattlemouth Cottonback.

Isn't that exactly what you were doing with this snake? Messing around with it? Trying to capture it in a glass jar? Taking pictures of it, from only meters away? If it really is that deadly, why on earth wouldn't you call the relevant authorities?

My sarcasm meter might be picking something up, but I am not sure, it has been flakey lately. Is it just a garder snake or something?

 

[IronWing]

Northern Brown Snake?

 

[BrokenVisage]

I want these motherfcuking snakes off this motherfcuking yard!

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: BUrassler

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: Specop 007
I'm lucky to be here, I can tell ya that much. You dont wanna mess around with a Rattlemouth Cottonback.

Isn't that exactly what you were doing with this snake? Messing around with it? Trying to capture it in a glass jar? Taking pictures of it, from only meters away? If it really is that deadly, why on earth wouldn't you call the relevant authorities?

My sarcasm meter might be picking something up, but I am not sure, it has been flakey lately. Is it just a garder snake or something?

lol, come to think of it, "rattlemouth cottonback" does sound pretty bogus.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: Specop 007
I'm lucky to be here, I can tell ya that much. You dont wanna mess around with a Rattlemouth Cottonback.

Isn't that exactly what you were doing with this snake? Messing around with it? Trying to capture it in a glass jar? Taking pictures of it, from only meters away? If it really is that deadly, why on earth wouldn't you call the relevant authorities?

Text

 

[ValkyrieofHouston]

Originally posted by: Specop 007
Was out mowing the yard and moved one of my drain spouts. Lo and behold, there was a baby Rattlemouth Cottonback.
Damned deadly, I got lucky he didnt tag me when I reached under the drain!

Behold pics of the deadly beast.

Safely caged
Click

Click

Here he is smelling me out. He knows his incredibly toxic venom would put me down in a minute, so he isnt very worried
Click

Click

Click

I'm lucky to be here, I can tell ya that much. You dont wanna mess around with a Rattlemouth Cottonback.

That is a common garter snake and is not venomous... :roll:

Pic

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: ironwing
Northern Brown Snake?

That was my first guess based on the color and pattern. However the one decent head shot shows a distinct 'Y'-shaped marking. It's probably a young milksnake before it's adult coloration comes in.

 

[BUrassler]

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: aidanjm

Originally posted by: Specop 007
I'm lucky to be here, I can tell ya that much. You dont wanna mess around with a Rattlemouth Cottonback.

Isn't that exactly what you were doing with this snake? Messing around with it? Trying to capture it in a glass jar? Taking pictures of it, from only meters away? If it really is that deadly, why on earth wouldn't you call the relevant authorities?

Text

Yesssssss, picked up on that one. It's going to be a good day, lol!

(P.S. I know nothing at all about snakes, so I would still be way to scared to approach any snake and play with it!)

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: ValkyrieofHouston

Originally posted by: Specop 007
Was out mowing the yard and moved one of my drain spouts. Lo and behold, there was a baby Rattlemouth Cottonback.
Damned deadly, I got lucky he didnt tag me when I reached under the drain!

Behold pics of the deadly beast.

Safely caged
Click

Click

Here he is smelling me out. He knows his incredibly toxic venom would put me down in a minute, so he isnt very worried
Click

Click

Click

I'm lucky to be here, I can tell ya that much. You dont wanna mess around with a Rattlemouth Cottonback.

That is a common garter snake and is not venomous... :roll:

It is not a garter snake.

 

[zanieladie]

Glad to hear that you are safe!

 

[ValkyrieofHouston]

Yes, it is,, see my link above... I edited my post to include my link with pics... I know my snakes


Depending on the region they come from some have bands, some have various spots, but they are not venomous

 

[The Batt?sai]

lol. funny if it wasn't really a cottonmouth

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: ValkyrieofHouston
Yes, it is,, see my link above... I edited my post to include my link with pics... I know my snakes


Depending on the region they come from some have bands, some have various spots, but they are not venomous

I think I was mistaken. Actually I think its a Copperheaded Water Rattler.

Or, it could just be a plain ole Brown Snake

Which are incredibly venomous. You can read about their venom Here

 

[loup garou]

This thread is guaranteed to bring out those with no sense of humor and internet know-it-alls. :laugh:

 

[ValkyrieofHouston]

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: ValkyrieofHouston
Yes, it is,, see my link above... I edited my post to include my link with pics... I know my snakes


Depending on the region they come from some have bands, some have various spots, but they are not venomous

I think I was mistaken. Actually I think its a Copperheaded Water Rattler.

Or, it could just be a plain ole Brown Snake

Which are incredibly venomous. You can read about their venom Here

LOL, you live in Sydney Australia....??!!

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: loup garou
This thread is guaranteed to bring out those with no sense of humor and internet know-it-alls. :laugh:

I fail to see the humor in folks not knowing their snakes. :|

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: ValkyrieofHouston

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: ValkyrieofHouston
Yes, it is,, see my link above... I edited my post to include my link with pics... I know my snakes


Depending on the region they come from some have bands, some have various spots, but they are not venomous

I think I was mistaken. Actually I think its a Copperheaded Water Rattler.

Or, it could just be a plain ole Brown Snake

Which are incredibly venomous. You can read about their venom Here

LOL, you live in Sydney Australia....??!!

I live in Kansas. But Kansas Browns are almost as bad as Austry browns. While ours dont have as much venom, they are *quite* a bit smaller which makes them a bit more dangerous really.
I'd still rather mess with a Kansas Brown then an Austry Brown or even a Cottonbacked Rattleband though. Most of the Cottonbacked Rattlebands are farther down south though.

 

[BUrassler]

Originally posted by: ironwing

Originally posted by: loup garou
This thread is guaranteed to bring out those with no sense of humor and internet know-it-alls. :laugh:

I fail to see the humor in folks not knowing their snakes. :|

Get over it.

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: BUrassler

Originally posted by: ironwing

Originally posted by: loup garou
This thread is guaranteed to bring out those with no sense of humor and internet know-it-alls. :laugh:

I fail to see the humor in folks not knowing their snakes. :|

Get over it.

I suggest you carefully re-read and contemplate the inner meaning of ThePresence's post above before being so dismissive.

 

[BUrassler]

Originally posted by: ironwing

Originally posted by: BUrassler

Originally posted by: ironwing

Originally posted by: loup garou
This thread is guaranteed to bring out those with no sense of humor and internet know-it-alls. :laugh:

I fail to see the humor in folks not knowing their snakes. :|

Get over it.

I suggest you carefully re-read and contemplate the inner meaning of ThePresence's post above before being so dismissive.

ok

 

[LostWanderer]

Dude, I speak on behalf of those of us who actually recognized the thing as harmless when I say that was and excellent story! Rattlemouth Cottonback, that's a classic..



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