what kind of snake is this?

snakefanatic · 03-28-15, 02:40 PM

I caught a young snake in my yard today. I believe that it is a black racer but after looking for pictures of others I am not so sure.. sorry about the blurry pictures. the snake is about sixish inches long

Albert Clark · 03-28-15, 06:49 PM

Just a guess. Water snake?

SnoopySnake · 03-28-15, 06:57 PM

If you provide the location where you found it'll be a lot easier to ID, but its hard to tell for sure without clearer pics.

FWK · 03-28-15, 07:01 PM

I'll take a stab at it being a Rough Earth Snake but it could be a few different though similar critters depending on your location. Way way to small to be a Racer. Your location will narrow it down big time.

SnoopySnake · 03-28-15, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWK

I'll take a stab at it being a Rough Earth Snake

Thats what I was thinking.

snakefanatic · 03-28-15, 08:43 PM

I am in dallas TX

snakefanatic · 03-28-15, 08:59 PM

here are some better lit pictures. I have seen and caught quite a few of these. there was a nest at my old house. I'd just always assumed they were black racers but they don't match pictures I have seen of young black racers. I am in dallas TX

FWK · 03-28-15, 09:43 PM

Yep, it's an adult Rough Earth Snake. Very small snakes and as you've noticed, very common within their range.

Albert Clark · 03-29-15, 02:11 PM

Nice. Thank you.