Baiting snakes

[Sid]

As usual, a great job Terry. I have a Dekay's (Storeia Dekayi) and a small Gray Phase Redbelly Snake (Storeia occipitomaculata) I just found here in the woods by my home. I'll have to get some photos and share with you.

Sid

[adamanteus]

Yeah Sid, I'd like to see those photos when you get the chance.

[stonyloam]

Here is a photo of the three Milk snakes. The patterns on the head are really a distinctive identifying mark (this is all new to me). I think what is kind of cool is how symmetrical the markings are on all three of their heads.

[adamanteus]

It's amazing how distinct these individuals are , when seen together for comparison.

[Snaky]

Marvelous to see those updates!

[stonyloam]

Hi guys: I thought I would update what is going on as this weird spring evolves. The cold, snow, clouds and nor’easter shut things down for about 5 days. Things started picking up the last two days. My buddy came out along with MS#1 (I numbered them in order of appearance). It is interesting that potential enemies seem to get along OK, must be because they are similar in size. Today there was only one garter out, a small brown one. Very shy, but I wanted to see how he would react to me, so I caught him. He was pretty frantic at first, and I was afraid that he might hurt himself, but after a minute or so he calmed down and sat quietly in my hand. He was happy to be let go, but did not panic. I can see why they can make such good pets, and they do seem to have individual personalities. MSs #1 & #3 came out and soaked up a little heat under the lamp, and late this PM my buddy showed up to join them. I am looking forward to seeing what happens as the weather warms up in the next few days. I did get a pretty good head shot of MS#1.

[adamanteus]

Thanks for the update Terry, I was wondering when you might post in this thread again! No sign of the little guy with the un-shed tail (MS 2) yet then? I've been worried about him!

[stonyloam]

MS2 has not been around, but it has been pretty cold, so I will be looking for more activity as it warms up toward the weekend. I would really like to find him again.

[FitnessFreak]

how big is that small milk snake u have in ur hand in that 1 pick? looks tiny

[adamanteus]

It's crazy...They can take care of themselves fine in the wild, but over the past couple of weeks I've kinda got attached to MS2 and I was concerned about his tail! How about a name for him?