Snake ID
Sep 30, 2020 12:42:21 #
Perhaps some kind of rattlesnake? Photo was taken on Shark Valley Tram Ride February 2020 in Everglades National Park. Yah, I used a zoom lens!
Sep 30, 2020 12:47:08 #
If I had to guess, on the safe side, moccasin.
Stubby tail, triangular head, slit eyes.
Stubby tail, triangular head, slit eyes.
Sep 30, 2020 12:59:11 #
Sep 30, 2020 13:02:13 #
Sep 30, 2020 13:03:27 #
Ysarex
Loc: St. Louis
That is a water moccasin -- very nasty. Moccasins are pit vipers and the pit is visible in your photo.
Oct 1, 2020 07:05:29 #
Oct 1, 2020 08:14:02 #
ashriverguy wrote:
Perhaps some kind of rattlesnake? Photo was taken on Shark Valley Tram Ride February 2020 in Everglades National Park. Yah, I used a zoom lens!
That's a young Water Moccasin and he needs a bath.
Oct 1, 2020 09:05:01 #
Bigmike1
Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
My guess would be Copper Head. Moccasins don't come in that color. As Bob said it is the kind of snake I leave alone. The main snakes we have to worry about here in Utah are rattlers. Thank goodness I have never run into one. I have had experience with both Copper Heads and Cotton Mouths in South Carolina. I am thankful we don't have them here.
Oct 1, 2020 14:00:05 #
Great capture in the download. Glad you had a telephoto lens. Thanks for sharing.
Oct 1, 2020 14:24:21 #
Looks like a Florida Cottonmouth
My Snakes of Florida Guide says: Must seek immediate medical treatment if bitten!
My Snakes of Florida Guide says: Must seek immediate medical treatment if bitten!
Oct 1, 2020 15:18:54 #
Oct 1, 2020 16:31:47 #
dc3legs
Loc: Tucson
Fascinating camouflage on that guy but not too effective in that particular spot
Oct 1, 2020 17:20:47 #
I don't like nuttin about dem!Oct 1, 2020 19:50:21 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
Bigmike1 wrote:
My guess would be Copper Head. Moccasins don't come in that color. As Bob said it is the kind of snake I leave alone. The main snakes we have to worry about here in Utah are rattlers. Thank goodness I have never run into one. I have had experience with both Copper Heads and Cotton Mouths in South Carolina. I am thankful we don't have them here.
They can be that color. Without seeing its mouth, I do not know how to differentiate. The two snakes share the same range. Of the two, the cottonmouth has a reputation of being more aggressive.
Oct 1, 2020 20:07:06 #
Ysarex wrote:
That is a water moccasin -- very nasty. Moccasins are pit vipers and the pit is visible in your photo.
Where is the pit?
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