Wrightwood Snakes

[twinkie]

As long as they are harmless, I'm ok with that.  A little scared of snakes because I don't know what's harmless and what isn't.

[Calindy]

WW, can I share your photo on the High Desert Wildlife Facebook page? There are people on there that really know their snakes, plus it is a great picture that will be appreciated!

[Wrightwood]

Yes that would be fine 

[Calindy]

Thanks WW! Red Racer is DIFFERENT from the California Striped Racer!
Red Racer, (Red Coachwhip): http://www.californiaherps.com/snakes/pages/m.f.piceus.html
California Striped Racer: http://www.californiaherps.com/snakes/pages/m.l.lateralis.html

[tcaarabians]

Thanks. The ones I see here resemble the ones on the far right of the photos. But, they move too fast for me to see if they have the faint stripes. cheryl o7o

[Wrightwood]

This past weekend while winterizing some water valves I discovered a King Snake 3 feet underground with no escape. The snake had been there a while as it had shed a skin.



Once the approximately 36" snake was rescued it was placed on the ground near the guzzler





A 1/2 hour later the snake was seen near the waters edge

[AvocadoFlyer]

beautiful snake!  Nice rescue!

[ForestGal]

Beautiful animal!  Thanks for sharing. 

[ForestGal]

Just curious John, how did you get the snake out of that hole?  I personally am very snake-phobic, so I would have had to post about the situation and hope someone responded to help.  Even though I know it isn't harmful, I could not have touched it.  It truly is beautiful. 

I remember one, several years ago, that crossed our path coming down the trail to Dawson Saddle, after hiking to Baden-Powell.  We were about 15 minutes from the highway, and a small one, maybe 12", crossed the trail in front of me.  My friend, who was hiking behind me, thought I had seen a cougar or something, from my reaction.  We still laugh about that. 

[Wrightwood]

I have snake tongs but wasn't sure they'd open inside the small diameter of the metal tube so I took a piece of heavy copper wire and was able to bend a hook on one end. Then inserted into the hole and was able to hook the snakes body and pull it out.

[jek134]

This isn't a snake story, but the last time we were at our cabin was 5 weeks ago. We saw a lizard in the entryway/foyer/mudroom and could not catch it. It seemed to disappear.  We were there over the weekend, and we caught him! Five weeks without food or water? We were amazed. How is that possible?

[Nolena]

I found this hanging out in Swarthout Creek. Is it native?

[lynnc]

I'm guessing it is an April Fool's joke - right Kathy?

[Chuck]

We saw one at Devils Punchbowl yesterday down by the river.  I don't think they are dangerous.  Kathy let the grandkids pet it.

 

[Nolena]

Sure! And there's a lot to pet! It's about 12 feet long.

[tcaarabians]

It seems to be curled up on what looks like tin foil.  On another note, Jeff, got his rattle snake booster this week. Just a reminder.
cheryl o7o