August 6, 20205 yr Author I am far from an expert, but depending on where you are and the size of the egg, those could be several species. Might be king snakes, might be Ratsnakes.
August 6, 20205 yr 44 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said: I am far from an expert, but depending on where you are and the size of the egg, those could be several species. Might be king snakes, might be Ratsnakes. South Austin very near large wooded management area. Eggs are just about an inch long, maybe a tad shorter. I've seen plenty of rat snakes around, so that's why I was leaning that way.
August 6, 20205 yr Author South Austin very near large wooded management area. Eggs are just about an inch long, maybe a tad shorter. I've seen plenty of rat snakes around, so that's why I was leaning that way.Give the location, I would think Ratsnake or coachwhip. But I am guessing 4th and 5 would know.
August 6, 20205 yr Those eggs look pretty small compared to the clover and live oak leaves in the pictures. Could be lizard eggs.
August 6, 20205 yr 3 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said: Those eggs look pretty small compared to the clover and live oak leaves in the pictures. Could be lizard eggs. That's a photinia leaf. Much bigger than a live oak. I'll take another pic in the morning with a ruler in the pic.
August 6, 20205 yr That's a photinia leaf. Much bigger than a live oak. I'll take another pic in the morning with a ruler in the pic.That makes more sense.
August 6, 20205 yr Homesick and I went to the snake gettin place last night. We saw only one watersnake. Was really weird because usually there are a lot of them. So we started looking for sleeping rough green snakes. One thing is certain, homesick has an eye for schlange. He spotted several rough greens. I only caught a stinky ribbon. Given the amount of water sneks we’d seen the previous times we were out there, just seeing one was extremely weird. Couple that with the fact that I whiffed twice with my new snek grabber 3000, I was glad we saw those greens. It also debunked the full moon theory. I’ve got a perfect little half-circle between my middle and index fingers where that little asshole of a ribbon snek wouldn’t let go of me. Here are some of what we’ve caught on previous trips.
August 6, 20205 yr So actually a little but larger than an inch. (That’s what she said.) @4th and 5 Edited August 6, 20205 yr by Steel Shank
August 6, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, Steel Shank said: So actually a little but larger than an inch. (That’s what she said.) @4th and 5 I'm going with Texas Indigo or Eastern Racer. I think ratsnakes and kingsnakes have smooth eggs. Although, that is a less than educated guess.
August 6, 20205 yr 12 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said: I'm going with Texas Indigo or Eastern Racer. I think ratsnakes and kingsnakes have smooth eggs. Although, that is a less than educated guess. Are there Indigos in South Austin? I've killed 4 baby diamondbacks on our property, so we've got those. Seems the indogos would eat them up. Hell, I don't know.
August 6, 20205 yr Author I'm going with Texas Indigo or Eastern Racer. I think ratsnakes and kingsnakes have smooth eggs. Although, that is a less than educated guess.Austin is outside of indigo’s range. Diamondback rattlesnakes give life birth.
August 6, 20205 yr 14 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said: Austin is outside of indigo’s range. Diamondback rattlesnakes give life birth. The swallow may fly south with the sun, or the house maarten or the plummer may seek warmer climes in winter, but these are not strangers to our land!
August 6, 20205 yr Identifying a species from an egg is diificult at best. You could use a bright light to try to look thru the egg but those eggs don’t look viable. Edited August 6, 20205 yr by 4th and 5
August 6, 20205 yr Identifying a species from an egg is diificult at best. You could use a bright light to try to look thru the egg but those eggs don’t look viable.
August 6, 20205 yr Saw a young (~12") copperhead on my hike today. He was skedaddling so I didn't get a pic. /csb Edited August 6, 20205 yr by TwiceHorn
August 6, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, 4th and 5 said: Identifying a species from an egg is diificult at best. You could use a bright light to try to look thru the egg but those eggs don’t look viable. The eggs have already hatched, so no chance to try and identify. I'm going to confidently say rat snake to anyone who asks. If they argue with me, I'll just call them an idiot. Now.....time for a Bud Light. Thank you gentlemen for your time and input.
August 6, 20205 yr The eggs have already hatched, so no chance to try and identify. I'm going to confidently say rat snake to anyone who asks. If they argue with me, I'll just call them an idiot. Now.....time for a Bud Light. Thank you gentlemen for your time and input.I’d believe you...until I saw the Bud Light in your hand.
August 6, 20205 yr 3 minutes ago, Homesickhorn said: I’d believe you...until I saw the Bud Light in your hand.
August 7, 20205 yr Author Saw this buzzworm near Medicine Mound today. Head was crushed and rattle had been cut off.
August 7, 20205 yr Saw this buzzworm near Medicine Mound today. Head was crushed and rattle had been cut off. How big? That’s horseshit, them leaving the body there.
August 7, 20205 yr Author How big? That’s horseshit, them leaving the body there. Head to what would have been the rattle, probably 3.5’.
August 9, 20205 yr On 8/7/2020 at 12:09 AM, Homesickhorn said: On 8/6/2020 at 11:29 PM, Patricio Swayze said: Saw this buzzworm near Medicine Mound today. Head was crushed and rattle had been cut off. How big? That’s horseshit, them leaving the body there. What is the proper procedure? Make a belt or a meal for nature? I guess i would assume birds eating it is better than a dumpster? Edited August 9, 20205 yr by ChickenSandwich
August 9, 20205 yr What is the proper procedure? Make a belt or a meal for nature? I guess i would assume birds eating it is better than a dumpster? You’re probably right, just seems kind of shitty to only take the rattle.
August 16, 20205 yr I think this is my old friend from last year: Checking out the bird water thing we set up to prevent coons from messing it up. (Further modifications have become necessary)
August 16, 20205 yr Found the guy Friday under a pile of trashed concrete siding. He was about 14" long stretched out, and maybe 1/2" in dia. Love the little diamond pattern on his body. What kind of rattlesnake/cottonmouth/copperhead/mamba is he ? Edited August 16, 20205 yr by Onboard 2.0
August 16, 20205 yr Just now, Patricio Swayze said: That is a dekay’s brown anaconda viper. Deadly. Don’t even look at it. Knew it had to be deadly veen-o-mous !!! Such a pretty little guy. He was very well mannered, even with my Shovel in his face as I was trying to move him to safety. Dekays brown snek ? correct ?
August 16, 20205 yr 2 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said: That is a dekay’s brown anaconda viper. Deadly. Don’t even look at it. Correct: Dekay's Brownsnake
August 16, 20205 yr My yard has apparently become a snake haven. I’ve always had a decent sized rat snake living in one of my wood piles and another one that seems to be more of a nomad because I only see him every couple months. Now I’ve got what I think are two checkered garter snakes that had babies. Haven’t gotten a picture of the bigger one, but this is the second biggest (bout 2’). And I’ve seen a couple small ones around 8” over the past week or so. Tried to pick this one up and the little fucker struck at meKinda torn on whether to relocate them. We have a fucking shit ton of cool small frogs and lizards that I’d prefer over these guys.
August 16, 20205 yr This is what happens when you are stupid and stick your hand in the cage during feeding time.
August 16, 20205 yr 3 hours ago, SquishMitten said: My yard has apparently become a snake haven. I’ve always had a decent sized rat snake living in one of my wood piles and another one that seems to be more of a nomad because I only see him every couple months. Now I’ve got what I think are two checkered garter snakes that had babies. Haven’t gotten a picture of the bigger one, but this is the second biggest (bout 2’). And I’ve seen a couple small ones around 8” over the past week or so. Tried to pick this one up and the little fucker struck at me Kinda torn on whether to relocate them. We have a fucking shit ton of cool small frogs and lizards that I’d prefer over these guys. I don't know for sure, but I imagine most folks have a garter or ribbon snek or two in their yard and also that you probably have a nice little ecosystem going on there with snek, frawg, and lizard balancing each other out and keeping the vermin low. It appears, for example, that you have your shit ton of other reptiles coexisting with snek. I doubt these fellers and their young are set to change that.
August 16, 20205 yr I have a checkered garter just like that in my yard too. Wife freaked out about it until I told her that he's probably keeping the spider population down.
August 19, 20205 yr Rattlesneks in trees. Better keep your eyes on the ground AND up in the air when yer walkin' around. https://www.yahoo.com/news/flying-rattlesnakes-idea-never-climb-161417862.html
August 22, 20205 yr Within the last week, we've had a checkered garter, ribbon snake and rat snake all in the back yard. Have yet to get a picture, but it's nice to see some variety, and I definitely think they're controlling the insect population. I just wish they'd take care of the mosquitos too.
August 23, 20205 yr From a fecebook video link: https://www.facebook.com/brad.sowder/videos/640248926696453/
August 23, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, DougO said: From a fecebook video link: https://www.facebook.com/brad.sowder/videos/640248926696453/ That's one bad ass spider....
August 23, 20205 yr My yard has apparently become a snake haven. I’ve always had a decent sized rat snake living in one of my wood piles and another one that seems to be more of a nomad because I only see him every couple months. Now I’ve got what I think are two checkered garter snakes that had babies. Haven’t gotten a picture of the bigger one, but this is the second biggest (bout 2’). And I’ve seen a couple small ones around 8” over the past week or so. Tried to pick this one up and the little fucker struck at meKinda torn on whether to relocate them. We have a fucking shit ton of cool small frogs and lizards that I’d prefer over these guys. That’s a garden hose.
August 31, 20205 yr On 8/3/2020 at 10:38 AM, Errestaurants said: In the chicken coop this morning Am I missing something here? I thought those were threatened/protected species and against the law to kill. That is a canebreak right?
August 31, 20205 yr On 8/23/2020 at 3:49 PM, Buzzrock said: That’s a garden hose. that's what she said!
August 31, 20205 yr 3 hours ago, HOOKEM4 said: Am I missing something here? I thought those were threatened/protected species and against the law to kill. That is a canebreak right? My understanding is they are no longer on the protected list in Texas
September 1, 20205 yr 14 minutes ago, Pescado_Rojo said: My understanding is they are no longer on the protected list in Texas I guess they need to update the state website then. https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/timberrattlesnake/#:~:text=Today%2C every state inhabited by,possession or sell timber rattlesnakes.
September 1, 20205 yr Well I stand corrected. They are not on the states official list through the TAC. Good info.
September 1, 20205 yr Python sneks fall through ceiling down under. https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/01/asia/brisbane-carpet-pythons-ceiling-scli-intl/index.html
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