[Impy]

Lots of snakes out there this year, and a lot of snake tracks on the fireroads too. Saw this guy yesterday. Anyone know what kind of snake this is? It was shaking its tail like a rattler but there was no rattle on it.

(photo courtesy of pacman)

 

[Dan'ger]

Looks like a California King snake.

FYI: http://www.werc.usgs.gov/fieldguide/lage.htm

 

[SilverSpot]

Looks like a California King snake.

Yup, Cal King snake.

 

[Nagaredama]

Lots of snakes out there this year, and a lot of snake tracks on the fireroads too. Saw this guy yesterday. Anyone know what kind of snake this is? It was shaking its tail like a rattler but there was no rattle on it.

(photo courtesy of pacman)

Which SM mountain trail is that on?

 

[Impy]

Which SM mountain trail is that on?

That was on Sullivan fireroad, but we saw others as well.

Thanks for the link danger. I was amused by this:

Additional notes: Individuals may excrete musk, vibrate tail, and bite when handled.
I think mine was a dud, I didn't get musked or bitten.

 

[Bladerunner]

Actually that is a super rare California brown and yellow ringed mountain mamba.(Ringabus blackabus yellowbus)
Deadly to the touch, poison glands on the skin.....death comes quickly.
Thank goodness for your gloves.

 

[Impy]

Actually that is a super rare California brown and yellow ringed mountain mamba.(Ringabus blackabus yellowbus)
Deadly to the touch, poison glands on the skin.....death comes quickly.
Thank goodness for your gloves.

 

[FTM]

Actually that is a super rare California brown and yellow ringed mountain mamba.(Ringabus blackabus yellowbus)
Deadly to the touch, poison glands on the skin.....death comes quickly.
Thank goodness for your gloves.

Their blood does contain anti-venom which lets them withstand the bite of venomous snakes. They are rattler eaters.

 

[SHIVER ME TIMBERS]

Lots of snakes out there this year, and a lot of snake tracks on the fireroads too. Saw this guy yesterday. Anyone know what kind of snake this is? It was shaking its tail like a rattler but there was no rattle on it.

(photo courtesy of pacman)

isn't that a girl??? Not a guy

 

[Impy]

isn't that a girl??? Not a guy

the person is indeed a girl Can't vouch for the gender of the snake, unless you know how to tell the gender