I'm not seeing a blunt tail on this copperhead.
This is an adult Copperhead. A juvenile would have a Chartreuse or Yellow tip at the end of the tail.
This is an adult Copperhead. A juvenile would have a Chartreuse or Yellow tip at the end of the tail.
Got a pic of this copperhead, not 10 feet from where the pic of the blacksnake was taken this morning. Be carefull out there in the woods chasing turkey and hunting shrooms.
You may note my ATV tracks in the area surrounding it.
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That's not a copperhead. It is a juvenile Black Rat Snake (aka:Texas Rat Snake, Chicken Snake). The only way to positively identify a venomous snake (Vieridae) from a non-venomous snake (Colubridae or Boidae) is by the scale plates on the bottom of the tail, behind the anal vent. This does not apply for identifying non-native species or coral snakes which are in the order of Elapidae, which include cobras. Non-native constrictors also have a "cat pupil", so you can see the "eye thing" does not work.
Here are some we've picked up around the Tulsa area ...
Columbia Red Tail Boa recovered at 61st & Riverside in Tulsa, crossing the road.
Columbia Red Tail Boa recovered from another Tulsa back yard.
Lined Snake removed from a AC vent in a Tulsa home. The vent was 10' above the floor.
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Rough Earth Snake removed from a laundry room in Broken Arrow, OK
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Banded water Snake removed from a Tulsa kitchen.
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North American alligator on display in Claremore, OK
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Columbia Red Tail Boa recovered at 61st & Riverside in Tulsa, crossing the road.
Columbia Red Tail Boa recovered from another Tulsa back yard.
Lined Snake removed from a AC vent in a Tulsa home. The vent was 10' above the floor.
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Rough Earth Snake removed from a laundry room in Broken Arrow, OK
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Banded water Snake removed from a Tulsa kitchen.
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North American alligator on display in Claremore, OK
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Juvenile Copperhead for those wondering about the tail tip.
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So I have an irrational fear of snakes. How do I prevent a snake from getting into my apartment? I also have a house cat, should I be worried about her safety if a snake somehow gets in?
My kitty never leaves my house. She's also never seen a snake before, since she's from Hawaii (as am I).
My kitty never leaves my house. She's also never seen a snake before, since she's from Hawaii (as am I).
Your cat should be fine. I would be more worried about the cat capturing a snake to bring to you as a trophy. I cannot tell you how to prevent the snakes from gaining access, unless I was able to view the structure. I can tell you however, that "Snake Away" does NOT work, and is dangerous to your cat.
anyone ever eat the snakes they've caught?
To me, they taste like a cross between chicken and fish ... unless I add ketchup.
thanks for sharing this pic,i was raised up in copperhead country and have seen alot of them,but i have never seen a young before
