Please correct us. That was something I read in a BSA mag or something or other over 60 years ago.
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Please correct us. That was something I read in a BSA mag or something or other over 60 years ago.
Are you sure it wasn't a scarlet kingsnake (14 to 20 inches)?
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If it was a coral snake it would have died (2 to 3 feet):
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What state are you in?
You don't post where Fl. You live, but I'd bet good money your subdivision/development is
Less than three years old. At the rate Florida's developing and the influx of new residents this state's gonna be paved over in 20 years.
The reason for you seeing all these critters is You moved into Their backyard. Their being squeezed out of habitat.
Of course he does! Don't you smile when you enter a nice restaurant?A coral snake in the pool... Yikes!
I guess it could have been worse.
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Yea, but he seems to have a nice smile!![]()
"Snakes…I hate 'em!"
Not a snake but pulled open the skimmer and had a dead rabbit floating on the top. Quite a shock when you're expecting a few worms.I'm in the country. When I first built my pool I believe I caught every snake and frog within a half mile radius of my house. You had be really careful when you opened the tops of the skimmer baskets.
We have had Rattler's here too! Rattler's are larger so they are a little easier to spot. The Coral Snakes are way smaller and hard to see in the grass. Rattler's usually at least warn you they are there by making their noise. While I am no expert, I don't think they actually have an antidote for Coral Snake bites.
I would not want to tangle with any of them!!! Below is the Rattler that came to visit last spring. He was thankfully on the outside of the screening.
I would not want to tangle with any of them!!! Below is the Rattler that came to visit last spring. He was thankfully on the outside of the screening.
Maybe a water-closet moccasin.Paul - are you SURE the snake you saw wasn't a BOWL CONSTRICTOR?![]()
HA HA LOL!!
Red and Yellow=Kill a Fellow; Red and Black=Friend of Jack.