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OT, snake ID
- To: <carolinabirds@duke.edu>
- Subject: OT, snake ID
- From: LisaBirder@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:49:55 EDT
- Sender: carolinabirds-owner@acpub.duke.edu
Hi there,
I'm sorry for this OT post, but I know there are some snake-saavy people on the list. :-)
This morning as I was crossing the parking lot from the office mailbox, I saw what I thought was a piece of dark colored string on the asphalt. As I got closer, I though it was a dead snake. Turned out to be a live snake.
He was very little, only about 8 inches, I'd say. he could fit curled up in my palm. I of course had to bring him inside to show my coworkers. They were less than impressed. I forget sometimes that not everyone likes snakes as much as I do. Our product manager wouldn't come out of the bathroom until I put the snake out. <g>
Anyway, I have never seen such a snake before. He was dark grayish black, with a kind of reddish mark just behind the head. But what was most notable was his belly. It was bright orange-red, very vibrant.
He was very docile, happy to explore my hands and fingers with the sweet little tonuge flicking in and out. Never showed any agression, although he did make a funny smell when I first picked him up. Like wet dog.
He really was a cute little snake! Any ideas on his species?
Lisa G.
lisabirder@aol.com
Cary, NC