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Mjn5084
07-09-16, 09:55 AM
This snake was found dead on our back patio in Arlington, Virginia. Any ideas on what this may be? Some have suggested the shape of its head indicates that it may be poisonous, though it also slightly resembles a juvenile black rat snake. Copperhead? Water Moccasin?
Pareeeee
07-09-16, 04:11 PM
Yes it was a juvenile Black Rat Snake. Too bad, nice looking little guy.

Here is a good guide for your state:

Snakes of Virginia (http://www.virginiaherpetologicalsociety.com/reptiles/snakes/snakes_of_virginia.htm)
MDT
07-09-16, 04:15 PM
This is a great example of why head shape is not always the best identifier. Pattern recognition is the best way to make a positive I.D.
clreptiles
07-10-16, 02:10 AM
like above a black rat shame to see this happen also snakes are not poisonous they are Venomous
RAD House
07-11-16, 08:00 AM
Not entirely true some snakes have been proven to be poisonous.
Andy_G
07-11-16, 08:51 AM
Not entirely true some snakes have been proven to be poisonous.

Yup! There are a couple. :)
Pareeeee
07-12-16, 08:05 PM
Yup! There are a couple. :)

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