Backyard find! Patients is a virtue :)

[edstreet]

Walked into the back yard and saw this tube thing with a hook on the end standing up about 2 feet in the air, i was like WTF is that! Then it disappeared. Soooo, grabbed the camera and stalked it, about an hour later I got this.

Ed

 

[edstreet]

Not sure what it's doing but it's very observant, might be hunting.

 

[bobjackson]

What kind is it? Nice shots.

 

[PTsideshow]

The kind that belongs on some pentubes, of course it could be one of those nasty types that some half wit had as a pet and then let go so other's will have to deal with it!
:clown:

 

[edstreet]

It's a rat snake, I think anyways.

 

[Jim Burr]

The only good snake is a snake on a pen...Blanks!!!!

 

[jasontg99]

The kind that belongs on some pentubes, of course it could be one of those nasty types that some half wit had as a pet and then let go so other's will have to deal with it!
:clown:

I would be one of those "half wits" that you speak of. God forbid people have pets and actually resposibly take care of them. Not all snakes are dangerous. You just have to know how to handle them. How about educating yourself instead of making ridiculous statements.

Jason

 

[wee willie]

Jason I think he was talking about irresponsible owners and not responsible ones, and as we all know there are some out there eg. people who buy kittens or puppies for their kids for Christmas or birthdays and then get fed up looking after them and just dump them.

 

[jasontg99]

Jason I think he was talking about irresponsible owners and not responsible ones, and as we all know there are some out there eg. people who buy kittens or puppies for their kids for Christmas or birthdays and then get fed up looking after them and just dump them.

Maybe he was. I own reptiles, dogs, fish, and a bird. Snakes get a bad rap. I just get tired of seeing posts like this.

 

[jasontg99]

Ed,

Sorry for getting off track. That is a cool find and those are awesome pics!

Jason

 

[edstreet]

 

[nava1uni]

Way cool, I like snakes. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

 

[jasontg99]

THAT...is a crazy pic. Pretty good with the photography thing huh?

Jason

 

[edstreet]

THAT...is a crazy pic. Petty good with the photography thing huh?

Jason

Try to anyways.

 

[edstreet]

 

[SteveJ]

I don't care what type of snake it is, it would keep me inside...

 

[corian king]

Nice pics.It is actually a pretty snake.However my wife would make me or someone else kill it.She is terrified of snakes.

 

[edstreet]

Many have snake phobias. I had a baby copperhead strike at me when we were in Virginia but missed. I was standing next to the porch (very tall porch) and it was under the porch in some wood, plus it was after dark to boot. I was walking in the area and not paying attention so it struck at me.

Adult rat snakes are typically 3-5 ft (91-152 cm), but large individuals may be more than 6 ft (183 cm) long. The appearance of rat snakes varies greatly throughout the geographic range. Black rat snakes are more northern in distribution and are characteristically black on top with a faint hint of white between some of the scales.

Adult rat snakes primarily eat mice, rats, squirrels, and birds, as well as bird eggs. They are a common predator on wood duck eggs. Juveniles eat small frogs, lizards, and small rodents. Rat snakes are constrictors, and adept climbers that can scale brick walls as well as tree trunks. When frightened they often assume a "kinked" posture and remain motionless. They will vibrate the tail and expel malodorous musk.

I was diving once in a river with a group of friends. We had some problems with the current and we pulled over to the side to regroup. While talking to this one guy his face drained of all color and this terror look came on his face. A florida cotton mouth was swimming on the surface of the water and had bumped to me to some traction, I never felt it but he sure saw it.

Having a healthy respect for all things around you really helps out greatly as does knowing some about your target.

 

[edstreet]

I like this one. I did some photoshop work and did it up in black/white.

 

[InvisibleMan]

I like this one. I did some photoshop work and did it up in black/white.

Awesome.

 

[CSue]

If I found one in my back yard, taking pictures of it wouldn't be my first choice of things to do!

 

[Woodlvr]

Edstreet what state is confusion located that has that type of snake? I try to determine where certain types are located, but with out your location I am lost.

 

[edstreet]

LOL sorry, im right outside Columbus Georgia.

 

[JMCU]

He doesn't appear to be poisionous or a python so i would stay its execution.

 

[sbell111]

I would, also. He will keep the vermin out of your yard.

That being said, my wife might very well issue an order of eviction.

 

[BKelley]

Great pics, I hope you were using a 7000000000 mm telephoto lense. This looks like the fabled copperbellied rattlehoop killumkat snake.

Ben

 

[Woodlvr]

I agree I try to keep distance between them and me. My reflexes are not what they used to be. Nice find.

 

[BKelley]

Seriously tho, it is a non -poisonous judging from the round eye pupils. Only poisonous snake in Georgia with round pupils is the coral snake which this ain't. Most likely a black snake, a good snake and fine rat catcher. Only harm they do is make you wet your pants if you step on him unaware.

Ben

 

[sbell111]

Black rat snakes are constrictors. They might bite you if they are startled, but they aren't going to do any damage.

 

[Rick P]

Snakes get a very bad rap they dont deserve. I'd take a yard full of rat snakes before a yard full of rats any day! Reptiles have never carried a plague and that wiped out a third of the population of a continent.

 

[edstreet]

I checked back every day since I saw the snake and have yet to see it again. It may have moved on to other areas. I do know there is not much for them to eat in my back yard. So overall I am happy that I was able to get some photo's, not the quality nor detail that I wanted mind you.