Hello from New Guy

String682 · 06-12-13, 08:43 PM

Hi everyone, I'm not really into snakes, but I find them interesting and I'm always curious to read more about any I happen across, which is hardly ever, maybe I need to get out more.

Anyway, I was hoping to use this forum as a resource to help me ID any snakes I even happen across. Would like to share a picture now, I work as a pilot, and came across this snake while doing my walk around inspection on the flight line in Northwest Arkansas.

Any help ID'ing appreciated, Thanks!

Starbuck · 06-14-13, 03:59 AM

looks like a corn snake to me, but i'm not familiar with all of alabama's wildlife

sweatshirt · 06-14-13, 05:10 AM

Welcome

Amadeus · 06-14-13, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starbuck

looks like a corn snake to me, but i'm not familiar with all of alabama's wildlife

Arkansas I think you mean =]

Amadeus · 06-14-13, 02:39 PM

Also I think its a milksnake.

ErikBush97 · 06-14-13, 04:44 PM

Looks like a Cornsnake to me. Welcome to SsnakeSs, Btw!

Ourobouros · 06-14-13, 06:45 PM

Herps of Arkansas: Snakes

Ourobouros · 06-14-13, 06:53 PM

Based on the link I looked at it seems a lot like a great plains ratsnake or prairie kingsnake... But could be a pet snake of some other variety that got loose.

String682 · 06-15-13, 06:43 AM

Thanks to everyone for the feedback, much appreciated! After looking every ones comments and cross referencing pictures, my best guess is that I came across a Rat Snake. The XNA airport is surrounded by open plains that would serve its habitat and diet of small birds and rodents.