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Snake
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 1:39 pm
by Oakland
Hi Guys
Can anyone identify this little visitor last night , very thin and about 60 cm in length .
Also is it dangerous to animals
Thanks
Les
Re: Snake
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 1:55 pm
by Dominic
Looks like a coin snake to me.
Re: Snake
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 1:56 pm
by Dominic
Coin Snake
Full name: Hemorrhois nummifer (Reus, 1833)
Description:
Pale brown snake with particular dark brown diamond formations throughout the length of its back. Strong snake whose length can reach 150cm. Harmless to humans but highly aggressive when disturbed.
Habitat:
Usually encountered in rocky areas with limited water and sparse vegetation of trees and shrubs.
Food:
Small mammals, birds, lizards and large insects.
Re: Snake
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2019 2:50 pm
by Oakland
Hi Guys
Good to know , as next time it shows up , I can pick it up and relocate it further away from the house .
Appreciate the fast response
Les
Re: Snake
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:26 am
by Oakland
Hi Guys
The Snakej has been identified by Snake George as a “ Cat Snake “ , so he states harmless .
Thanks
Les
Re: Snake
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 11:33 am
by emgee
Les
Leave it where it is, it will keep the Blunt Nose Viper away.
Alan
Re: Snake
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 12:14 pm
by Oakland
Hi Emgee
Sorry to say , this little snake would not even make a light snack for the Blunt Nose Vipers we have had around the garden .
We used to have a Black Snake around , but seems to have moved on , as not been seen for a while .
Our main concern is our dogs and knowing which are good and bad snakes
Thanks
Les