sskybnd Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 ok, can some one tell what type of snake i seen and if its poisonous, yesterday i was in my stand, im in a pine tree and have young oak trees around me for cover, the bark on them is white and tan, while i was looking at the tree i thought that was a funny way the bark laid and than i seen it move, it was a snake about as round as a pencil and about a foot long, if he wounld"nt have moved i wouldnt have seen it, he blended in so well with the bark, was to far reach him to knock him down with the bow, and he went into a hole in the tree, the thing i was worried about is i have the limbs close to my tree and dont want him going up the tree and crossing over to mine, or being there sitting on a limb, i have to move some of the limbs to get the climber threw them, and him setting there as i grab one and bite me, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 There are only 6 poisonous snakes native to Arkansas - Timber Rattler, Western Diamondback, Cottonmouth Water Moccasin, Coral Snake, Copperhead, and the Pygmy Rattlesnake. Of these, the only one that sounds even remotely like your description is the Pygmy Rattler. They are generally slate-gray in color with a reddish stripe down the backbone and black cross bands. My guess is that you saw some common type of non-poisonous snake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Don't know. What did it look like, colors? Did it have a pattern? Copperheads and water moccasins are not supposed to be good climbers, but timber rattlers are. Not sure what others venomous snakes you might have over your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 the pattern was just as the bark on the oak tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 It was the north american realtree viper.....be afraid bud, be very afraid! I've never seen a snake with tree bark markings....the only snakes I've seen in trees is copperheads and rat snakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Was this the snake you saw? This is a Gray Rat Snake, also called the Oak Snake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airman312 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 There are only 6 poisonous snakes native to Arkansas - Timber Rattler, Western Diamondback, Cottonmouth Water Moccasin, Coral Snake, Copperhead, and the Pygmy Rattlesnake. Of these, the only one that sounds even remotely like your description is the Pygmy Rattler. They are generally slate-gray in color with a reddish stripe down the backbone and black cross bands. Only Six???????????? Don't think I'd want to live there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTech292 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I'm think'n (baby)Timber Rattler (poisonous) or rat snake (not poisonous), dont know bout' Arkansas, but in Louisiana it is most common to find a Pygmy Rattler under dried cow dung. Colors don't match a copperhead, or coral, could be a breed of king snake, cottonmouth aka. stumptail, mud moccasin, water moccasin (never heard of one in a tree, unless it was a low branch hangin over a creek). We also have Canebreak Rattler here, pretty popular in Angie, so I watch every step I take till a good freeze comes, have one skinned out, had 13 rattlers and a button, 7' 11'' long, 1 1/4 fangs, makes my leg hurt typing this....&^%# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 yep dawg, just like that but smaller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 There are only 6 poisonous snakes native to Arkansas - Timber Rattler, Western Diamondback, Cottonmouth Water Moccasin, Coral Snake, Copperhead, and the Pygmy Rattlesnake. Of these, the only one that sounds even remotely like your description is the Pygmy Rattler. They are generally slate-gray in color with a reddish stripe down the backbone and black cross bands. Only Six???????????? Don't think I'd want to live there! I know! I only have to deal with one (rattler) up here! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Yeah them tree vipers like to come out of knotholes and bite their prey on the back of the neck, better wear something over your neck. Look at MCH's pic on how to protect yourself that Kyle posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I LOVE ALL SNAKES!!!! Hardly ever kill them, just relocate them if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I LOVE ALL SNAKES!!!! Hardly ever kill them, just relocate them if need be. i can re-arrange norm's words into "i just love to kill snakes". yep, that fits me better....:hammer1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMort Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Not a bit fan of snakes either..... rather see them dead than squirming around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Not a bit fan of snakes either..... rather see them dead than squirming around. tisk tisk.... let them crawl man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMort Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Ill pass, I will avoid them if need be but if they get to close, I am rather adept and stepping on them and finding a way to kill'em. thats just here in 'bama back home no worries bout snakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampygotbanned Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Whats it with you and snakes Robert?? Did it look like the one that crawled in your blind at Steve B's?? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHunter Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) typically in north america we dont have narutally arboreal venomous snakes, now I'm not saying that poisonous snakes dont regurally climb trees to avoid predators or to sleep or winter but for the most part the poisonous snakes are ground based. My guess would be you saw some form of a constrictor (non poisonous) TO ALL THE SNAKE KILLERS: remember an adult snake may eat 1 or 2 mice a week in warm weather. SO the next time you get upset with rodents in the house that poop and spread dissease's and ruin crops/food/clothing and homes, you basically added to your own frustration. Edited November 17, 2009 by MichiganHunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourthenILdeerhunter Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Not a bit fan of snakes either..... rather see them dead than squirming around. i can re-arrange norm's words into "i just love to kill snakes". yep, that fits me better....:hammer1: I'm the same way!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTech292 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Hey RedNeck, wonder what they'd do in Baxterville, Miss. To me that is Rattlesnake capital of the world. Do ya'll have many up the road where you at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Have quite a few around my neck of the woods. My father in law used to work in the oil field around Baxterville, and I've heard his stories about the snakes there. Mostly around the house these days I just see a lot of timber rattlers. Haven't seen an eastern diamondback in years, but they're still a few around that will push 6'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTech292 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Been to Baxterville with a buddy scouting, first thing he said was bring snake boots. Ok I did, boy was I glad, seemed to me the rattlers was like leaves......everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledrop Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 I dont mind snakes. i just dont like being surprised by one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesan Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Not a bit fan of snakes either..... rather see them dead than squirming around. Agree man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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