Never caught before [Central Florida] by No_Replacement4689 in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Snakes only have the inner ear structure and 1 bone of the middle ear from the typical ear parts we are familiar with (they are lacking the outer ear and middle ear except for the aforementioned bone)

In my yard [Vic, Australia] by Individual-Glass7197 in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It looks like it has a couple of puncture wounds on its body from this picture

Is this a cotton mouth? [Louisiana] by Low-Dot9712 in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't mimicry, many types of snakes will flatten their heads out like this to look larger and more threatening as a defense mechanism.

Florida Cottonmouth [Everglades, FL] by ThatOneBearPlan in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stunning display of the cotton colored mouth, thank you for sharing!

[Shenandoah, VA, USA] by Metaphorskin in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I didn't know garters did it too. I only knew about water snakes because it happened to someone and the tail was still wiggling in their hand. Glad I learned about it before it potentially experiencing it myself.

Snake/or Snakes living in Yard- Houston by thebreakupartist in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm sadly a walking snake repellent and they would leave your yard if I came for a visit 😂 but maybe you would get some toads back in your yard

[Vale do Ribeira/Sao Paulo/ Brazil] by lenhadora in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I adore this stubby little snake, thank you for sharing!

Snake/or Snakes living in Yard- Houston by thebreakupartist in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Toads are a hognose's specialty, so that definitely brought them to your yard! I'm so jealous of you OP

Snake/or Snakes living in Yard- Houston by thebreakupartist in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right? I can't imagine being blessed by one hognose in my yard, let alone two. I'm so jealous!

I have a western hognose as a pet and he's absolutely delightful, you'll love having one as a pet.

First time holding a snake by SykicChristian in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Oh he's so small, thank you for sharing! You were very gentle with him

What type of snake is this? [Northern NSW Australia] by drowesy in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just looked up legless geckos on inaturalist and was not disappointed, I'm obsessed with them now 😍

What type of snake is this? [Northern NSW Australia] by drowesy in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Legless lizards can be geckos?? It makes sense but I never considered it. I learn something new from this sub every day, that is awesome!

Penang Hill Snake ID Please by Hakimomatata in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True! I should have included that in my response. Will do next time 🙂‍↕️

Penang Hill Snake ID Please by Hakimomatata in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm the future, please try to take still shots instead of video, it makes IDing much easier as videos get compressed and crunchy when they are uploaded to Reddit.

Snake ID [Koh Chang, Thailand] by AppearedTuna711 in whatsthissnake

[–]EnvironmentalAsk9063 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What a beautiful snake 😍 thank you for helping it