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Can someone help me identify a snake? I tried to get the camera in time but it was gone. I live in Missouri (St. Louis) and the rain has been ongoing here for some time. I live in a town home with woods and a park-like setting. I was out on my front porch at night, and saw this thick, black snake at least 3 feet long. It turned its head and I saw it open its mouth and it was white. I researched this snake online and it said it was a cottonmouth but people tell me no way. It was about 2 inches thick.
Jenny from Saint Louis, MO
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RE: Identifying a Black Snake
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Post By Thrifty gal (Guest Post)
(06/14/2008)
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Yes, it's a cottonmouth--named for the white coloration on the inside of its mouth. These are venomous, and dangerous, because if someone accidentally steps on one of them, the snake will bite in self-defense. Call your local animal control to have them remove the snake safely.
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RE: Identifying a Black Snake
Yes, you did see a cottonmouth. I'm from Texas and have seen a gazillion of them!! Try to stay away from snakes this time of year, as they are coming out of hibernation and can get a little ornery (I would be pretty ticked too if I woke up and hadn't eaten much for months...)/
Cottonmouths are venemous, and can really pack a punch. Be careful of what's in your yard, and don't reach into anything like wood piles where snakes love to hide.
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Post By PJ (Guest Post)
(05/01/2008)
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Yes, that was a cottonmouth, they are not agressive but are venomious.
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Post By outseln (Guest Post)
(04/30/2008)
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If I saw that on my porch I'd be looking for a mover not the name of the darn thing.
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RE: Help Identifying Black Snake
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Post By Anon (Guest Post)
(04/29/2008)
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Ask your local county extension office
http://extension.missouri.edu/regions/
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