Snake experts?

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 10:18am

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LouiseS

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Walking across the rough ground at the bottom of Calle Regaliz I saw this snake ( last year). I was surprised by the size of it as you can see from the photo - judging its length from the paving slabs. I looked on line to see if I could identify it but with no luck. It's a pity I haven't got a better photo, but I didn't want to hang around! Just wondering what sort of snake it was and if it was poisonous. Any experts out there - or has anyone come across one like this?

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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:48pm

jimtaylor

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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:48pm

I agree with Kim. Without seeing the head, it looks very like a ladder snake.

I've seen quite a few in our time here, but wish I'd seen more. I'm attaching a picture of one that decided to soak up some rays on our front veranda.

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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:10pm

jimtaylor

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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 5:10pm

I've never seen one in our garden, but I've had to slam on the brakes or swerve a few times to avoid black snakes crossing the road near us - they just don't have any road sense! By the time I've stopped the car and tried for a closer look, they've disappeared.

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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 12:46am

LouiseS

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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 12:46am

I'll check out the Ladder snake. I didn't feel comfortable being near to it, but to actually pick it up.....scary! The photo of the snake on the veranda is really clear and shows its markings beautifully - it looks so long! Thank you for all your comments.