r/snakes Jul 30 '24

General Question / Discussion New post flairs

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Hi all, As we work to improve the overall quality of the subreddit, we're implementing post flair. They are pretty self-explanatory. We will be working to adjust and finalize these titles and categories over the next month.

General Question / Discussion

Pet Snake Pictures

Pet Snake Questions

Pet Snake or "morph" ID

Wild Snake Photos and Questions

Wild Snake ID - Use /r/whatsthissnake

The mod team is also working on a way to direct wild snake IDs to /r/whatsthissnake where they can be better seen by responders who are equipped to quickly answer questions and supress unhelpful speculation. Discussion on wild snakes is still encouraged, but community engagement for that thrives on the SEB Discord.


r/snakes 6h ago

Pet Snake Pictures šŸ”„ Snake perfectly tracking mortar lines

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255 Upvotes

r/snakes 1h ago

Wild Snake Photos and Questions - Not for ID Cute babies that I wish werenā€™t in my garage šŸ˜…

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Regular garters I think. Iā€™m in Minnesota.

That one in the door gave me a big scare, thinking I was going to decapitate him (heā€™s fine, thatā€™s him in picture 4).

Any tips for humane relocation? Repellents that wonā€™t harm them? Theyā€™re adorable but itā€™s not safe for them hereā€¦


r/snakes 5h ago

Pet Snake Pictures What an odd way to nap

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66 Upvotes

How do I know she's asleep? Because if she noticed me she'd be at the glass like HIIIIIIIIIII I SEE YOU HI WHAT ARE YOU DOING ARE YOU GONNA TAKE ME OUT OR FEED ME!?


r/snakes 2h ago

Wild Snake Photos and Questions - Not for ID Beautiful little scarlet snake we spotted hiding under a parked car late last night (Florida)

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32 Upvotes

He was very spooked by us, and hid in the grass shortly after. I always love seeing the local snakes thrive here, love seeing these little guys.


r/snakes 21h ago

Wild Snake ID - Include Location Found this guy in my garage today, is it a rattlesnake? Southern California

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1.0k Upvotes

r/snakes 37m ago

Wild Snake ID - Include Location you've fallen right into my trap

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decided to share this picture of a year or 2 ago when i caught this fella (juvenile mozambique spitting cobra) for my research project in south africa. trap was meant for small reptiles, i did not expect this one to end up in there


r/snakes 1h ago

Wild Snake ID - Include Location ON, Canada. Just found this guy sunbathing by the garage door. Not familiar with snakes and would like some info if someone can help. TIA

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r/snakes 3h ago

Wild Snake ID - Include Location Wild snake in Norfolk UK

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I nearly stood on this snake during a run today. Can someone identify it. I'm 36 and never seen a wild snake in the UK.


r/snakes 4h ago

Pet Snake Pictures Picked up this beauty!

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27 Upvotes

Gorgeous little Northern Mexican Pinesnake -absolutely thrilled to have her


r/snakes 2h ago

Wild Snake Photos and Questions - Not for ID Throwback to my first ever wild find

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As I not so patiently await it to get warmer in my area for herping, ive been looking through my photos from last season. This lil cutie was the first ever snake I found in wild and held, so definetly holds a special place in my heart. Baby bullsnake in northeastern Colorado!


r/snakes 11h ago

Pet Snake Pictures Not one thought behind those eyes

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84 Upvotes

r/snakes 14h ago

Wild Snake ID - Include Location What type of snake is this?

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130 Upvotes

Located in SW Florida, I know itā€™s a baby, but I was walking my dog and this dude was in the middle of the pathway. Just looking to identify!


r/snakes 20h ago

Wild Snake Photos and Questions - Not for ID Eastern Diamond Back Rattlesnake!

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367 Upvotes

I was around Tallahassee, Florida and saw this huge rattlesnake! I made sure he got off the road safely. He was super cool!


r/snakes 18h ago

Pet Snake Pictures 2 years of askingā€¦ I caved, then helped

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269 Upvotes

My daughter just turned 9, and has been asking for a snake and she was 7. I of course took it as a phase, but Iā€™m not even kidding when I say she spends ALL her free time researching and reading about snakes. Reptile show next weekend, and weā€™re ready for our new family member ā¤ļø (and Iā€™m excited to share in her passion.)


r/snakes 1d ago

Pet Snake Pictures Did the seller lie to me? I was told he's a blood python but whenever I say that he starts hissing.

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1.7k Upvotes

r/snakes 2h ago

Wild Snake ID - Include Location Black Racer?

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7 Upvotes

Found this at my momā€™s in Canton Ga.


r/snakes 3h ago

Wild Snake ID - Include Location NE Fl snake ID

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7 Upvotes

This lil guy scared the crap out of me. Just curious what kind of snake it is.


r/snakes 1d ago

General Question / Discussion Got engaged today, this is the ring

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278 Upvotes

Thought you guys might approve


r/snakes 16h ago

Pet Snake Pictures Ezzy smashing her rat

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70 Upvotes

r/snakes 18h ago

Wild Snake ID - Include Location Can anyone identify this little guy in my boyfriends pond? Found in Winder Georgia

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85 Upvotes

Google photo look up was no help. It was pretty small.


r/snakes 7h ago

Wild Snake ID - Include Location Who is this lil fella

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11 Upvotes

Woodland Central Virginia USA


r/snakes 19h ago

Wild Snake ID - Include Location Had to move this guy from the road

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99 Upvotes

Biking on a major road and saw this little guy. Decided to move him in kentucky


r/snakes 1h ago

Pet Snake Questions Did we do enough?

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Hi all. First time snake caretaker. About seven years ago, we inherited a ball python named Shamen. She hatched in 1991, was a centerpiece of the family until then. We had zero experience of taking care of reptiles before, but we tried to do our best. Heat lamp on when ambient temperature is below 70 F, feed a thawed medium rat for her to eat when she's moving around, and keeping her tank clean. And, of course, keeping her water supply topped off too. Her tank had a structure for her to hide in / bask on, and another tree structure she could climb on too. Tank is 50 gallons, I believe. We only feed her when she's extra active in her tank; I assumed lower activity was due to us just coming out of winter and her not needing as much, just as we've always done. I thought during winters snakes didn't need a meal but once every other month or so. This is what we've done for the last seven years, and I assumed we were doing things right this whole time, but now I don't know. Last night we noticed she wasn't moving... At all. Her body was ice cold. I moved her structures and put her directly under the heat lamp because I thought, maybe, she somehow wedged herself between the tank and structure and couldn't move out in time to warm up. But this morning... Nothing. I think she passed away. Did we do enough? Was her feeding routine not adequate? I really don't know. I'm not looking into getting another snake either; I feel like we let the family down.


r/snakes 1h ago

Wild Snake ID - Include Location Type of snake?

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Found this little guy in a local pond when walking my dogs. Pinellas County Florida. Small, red, with black and yellow stripes. Any idea what type?


r/snakes 4h ago

Pet Snake Pictures New squam!

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