vigil617
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...albino king snake pictured below...
I knew I should have stayed away from the brown acid.....
Anyone ever see a brilliant pink snake???
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I knew I should have stayed away from the brown acid.....
CustomChevyGuy
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There are all types of colors in the reptile spectrum, and each year the colors become more spectacular, along with the patterns..
I've owned a Snow Corn snake which is white and pink, with red eyes for going on 12 years.
Here's a photo from about 10 years ago
I've owned a Snow Corn snake which is white and pink, with red eyes for going on 12 years.
Here's a photo from about 10 years ago
Texas Star
US Veteran
A little ways from AZ, but the Cape Coral snake is pink. Has snazzy black trim. In southern Africa, into Namibia.
Cape Coral Snakes Are Dangerous - Bing
It's an elapid, but often not considered a true cobra. And the red spitting cobra in parts of Kenya is red to pink.
Cape Coral Snakes Are Dangerous - Bing
It's an elapid, but often not considered a true cobra. And the red spitting cobra in parts of Kenya is red to pink.
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Texas Star
US Veteran
https://ferrebeekeeper.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/copy_of_red_knight.jpg
Red Spitting Cobra, Naja pallida.
One figured prominently in a short story I wrote on FanFiction.net.
You may have seen the late Steve Irwin foolishly chasing them in Kenya, on TV. They'll happily bite, but prefer long range work with a venom-spitting capability, and usually aim right for the eyes. This does nothing whatever beneficial for your vision!
Red Spitting Cobra, Naja pallida.
One figured prominently in a short story I wrote on FanFiction.net.
You may have seen the late Steve Irwin foolishly chasing them in Kenya, on TV. They'll happily bite, but prefer long range work with a venom-spitting capability, and usually aim right for the eyes. This does nothing whatever beneficial for your vision!
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OP
I think Jinglebob's picture is closest to what I saw, except the color pink was even more vivid.
For now, the "Coachwhip" looks the most likely.
John
For now, the "Coachwhip" looks the most likely.
John
Grip_Maker's_Wife
Member
I almost stepped on a pink rattlesnake once. I didn't see it because it was the same color as the red rock it was on. It had tan/brown patches too but was mostly pink. It rattled and I quickly lept to another rock. It was such a pretty color; it looked like a sunset.
Jag312 - I saw one of those San Francisco Garter snakes once too. My husband didn't believe me that I saw a blue snake. Agreed, such a beautiful snake! I never knew what it was. It sounds like they are very rare, only about 1,000 left so a real treat when you see one.
Jag312 - I saw one of those San Francisco Garter snakes once too. My husband didn't believe me that I saw a blue snake. Agreed, such a beautiful snake! I never knew what it was. It sounds like they are very rare, only about 1,000 left so a real treat when you see one.
BearBio
Member
Coachwhips are sight hunters. A good clue would be if he had his head elevated while "running" ways. ps: They are nasty biters!
A glossy snake is another possibility. They are more cream colored. Look sorta like a faded gopher snake only whiter and smooth scales. A long nosed snake has a red back with dark saddles.
Assume you know what a sidewinder looks like. Borrow a copy of Stebbin's Field Guide.
A glossy snake is another possibility. They are more cream colored. Look sorta like a faded gopher snake only whiter and smooth scales. A long nosed snake has a red back with dark saddles.
Assume you know what a sidewinder looks like. Borrow a copy of Stebbin's Field Guide.
I saw one once. I switched to drinking store bought whiskey. No more moonshine for me.
OP
Brilliant? Meh. Average intelligence at best, to be cold-blooded about it.
Where was your camera when you needed it, Paladin?
I actually had a point-and-shoot camera in the car, but when my car surprised the little booger on the road, he took off like a rocket into a nearby ravine - it was the fastest-moving snake I have ever seen. The "red racer" nickname fits it quite aptly. If he had stopped, I would have tried to grab a picture. Never got the chance.
John
BearBio
Member
One thing about coachwhips/racers==they are FAST!
Ten posts before the snake haters appear. You guys are slow today.
We haven’t had a “snake gun” post in a while
“Sometimes you have to stop and smell the coachwhip!”
Great little video.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz6uihstQP0[/ame]
Great little video.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz6uihstQP0[/ame]
Texas Star
US Veteran
Thanks for that video. Very informative.
I think the fastest snake is the black mamba, but the coachwhip can't be too far behind.
Thanks for that video. Very informative.
I think the fastest snake is the black mamba, but the coachwhip can't be too far behind.
Wrong! And you oughta know that.
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Jst1mr
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According to the intro to this video, after hiking in "rouged" mountains, I can believe the snakes were pink or red.....
LVSteve
Member
Funny thing is the one my Dad and I found was pretty chilled out and leisurely. He was in a bird preserve that has regular human visitors, so I wonder if he just didn't perceive people as much of a threat.
