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Can you identify this snake?


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Can anyone identify this snake by its markings?


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Looks like a plain ol' rattlesnake to me.
 
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I agree but the photo isn't that great. Could be a copperhead.
 

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Timber Rattler?
 

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+1 for some kind of rattlesnake. Definitely one to stay away from.?
 

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Rattler of some sort. Grab that sumbitch by the throat and show it whos boss. But be quick:icon_thumby:

Not bad eatin either:D
 

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It's a "Nope" snake.lol looks like a western rattle snake
 

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yep, some kind of rattle snake.

buzzworm, nopesnake, dangernoodle.

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That is the mid-texan noperope.
 

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Check for underwear. Could be a trouser snake. They reproduce quickly.
No, trouser snakes are usually a single solid color. Banded colors like that is 100% sign of a noperope species.
 
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No, trouser snakes are usually a single solid color. Banded colors like that is 100% sign or a noperope species.
Ah yes. You are correct.
 

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Ok, got back from my trip and resized a couple photos from my camera to post here. Do these help?

BTW, there's actually (2) snakes curled up there.

I'm thinking Diamondback water snake
 

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