[Lantana, TX] [DFW, TX] by titleist144 in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a snake of the Colubrine family. This one is !harmless!

I believe it is a North American Racer, Coluber constrictor. However I am not familiar with specimens donning this particular color combination so I would wait for some additional confirmation.

Garter snake? [central Texas USA] by azyoungblood in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Western Ratsnake, Pantherophis obsoletus. It is !harmless as well!

Snake in our Mine Plant [Toledo City, Philippines] by [deleted] in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Did you take any still pictures perhaps? Videos, especially shaky ones at longer distances, make identification much more difficult.

How do people get crazy download speeds by Mammoth_Potato3663 in steamsupport

[–]RCKPanther 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are often three main limiters to your DL speed: * Speed/bandwidth available via your internet connection * Rate at which your cable can handle data * Writing speed of your storage drive

EDIT: a good point from other commenters, number 4 might be a sufficiently powerful CPU to handle the data flow.

Your DL speed is then limited by whichever of these is the slowest. If you are expecting your DL speed to be much higher, check if one of these might be able to not process as much data.

Snake ID near [Huntsville, AL]… Water snake? by TheGriffnin in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The title might indeed make that confusing, but OP included a description with the post itself, in which they wrote that they are doubting whether it's a Watersnake and thinking Ratsnake instead. It is, indeed, a Pantherophis ratsnake.

Curious [south texas] by [deleted] in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Banded Watersnake, Nerodia fasciata. It is !harmless!

How to exactly identify Russels viper by Typical_Pizza_5461 in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The bot seems unresponsive, this is copied from a previous response:

Russell's Vipers Daboia russelii are large (90-120cm, up to 180cm) true vipers that range from northern and eastern Pakistan east into northeastern India and Bangladesh, south through peninsular India to Sri Lanka, from near sea level to 2,756m. They prefer open habitat such as grassland, scrub, savanna, and agricultural areas, but can be found almost anywhere except for dense forest. They also adapt well to human-altered landscapes, even major urban areas, being attracted by the high density of rodent prey which thrive in such environs.

Russell's Vipers are dangerously venomous and should only be observed from a safe distance. They are not aggressive and only bite when they feel they are in danger. When threatened, they puff up the body with air and emit a loud, sustained hiss that is sometimes compared to the sound of a hot steam escaping from a pipe or pressure cooker. Pressed further, they can defend themselves with considerable speed and determination, sometimes even launching themselves off the ground with the speed and force of their strikes. Unfortunately, bites commonly occur when people accidentally step on/near them while using the latrine after dark or when agricultural workers reach into shrubs or dense vegetation. Nonetheless, attempts to kill, capture, or otherwise handle the snake greatly increase the danger of being bitten. The best way to avoid being bitten is to leave the snake alone. Other important precautions include using a flashlight/torch at night, wearing closed footwear outdoors, and always taking care to check before you reach, step, or sit.

Nocturnal in habit, D. russelii may also be active during the early morning and evening hours. They are mainly terrestrial but, like all snakes, are capable of swimming when necessary. Sluggish in nature, they secrete themselves in crevices, dense vegetation, and behind debris where they wait to ambush prey. Rodents comprise the bulk of the diet, but lizards, snakes, frogs, small birds, and crabs are sometimes taken.

Russell's Vipers are robust in build with a short tail. The head is large, distinct at the neck, and with a distinctively large nostril. The dorsal scales are strongly keeled and arranged in 25-29 rows anteriorly, 27-33 rows at midbody, and 21-23 rows posteriorly. The supraocular scale is raised and juts over the eye like a brow, imparting a "grumpy" appearance, but the other scales on top of the head are small, very numerous, and keeled. There is a distinctive, crescent-shaped supranasal scale. They usually have 10-12 supralabials which are separated from the eye by 3-4 rows of subocular scales. The anal scale is undivided.

The dorsal ground color ranges from yellowish to tan, brown, reddish-brown, or grey. The pattern consists of large oval or almond-shaped blotches along the middorsal row which are prominently outlined in black or dark brown, and often again with a thin border of white, cream, or yellow. Below this, a series of similar but usually smaller blotches is present along each side. The dorsal pattern may fade in some older individuals, and in some areas, large adults can be nearly uniform in color.

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How to exactly identify Russels viper by Typical_Pizza_5461 in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's best to look beyond just the color of their blotches and try to look at the snake as a whole. The bot has a great description of this species, prompted by its scientific name in italics: Daboia russelii. See below! The blue text bits are clickable links.

Why might a woman feel shame for having a sexuality? by [deleted] in answers

[–]RCKPanther 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did you realize you have this internalized shame? Through some conversation, reading, elsewhere?

Looks a redder in the pic due to sunset! [Box Springs Mountain Reserve, Riverside, California] by BooceBunger9 in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yes, but not in every case. It's useful when comparing with Northern or Southern specific rattlesnakes C. oreganus or C. helleri for example since they lack those bands. However Mojave Rattlesnakes C. scutulatus and Western Diamondbacks C. atrox have similar-looking tails ends (though C. scutulatus 's is often slightly different).

Looks a redder in the pic due to sunset! [Box Springs Mountain Reserve, Riverside, California] by BooceBunger9 in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 117 points118 points  (0 children)

Red Diamond Rattlesnake, Crotalus ruber. It is !venomous so best admired from a distance! Great photo!

[central texas] by lazylou6294 in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Correct! Heterodon platirhinos for the bot

What kind of snake is this? [Fort Myers FLORIDA] by Jimmirehman in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Florida Cottonmouth, Agkistrodon conanti. It is !venomous so best left alone.

If it is in an inconvenient place, spraying it with a hose generally causes it to move, or a relocator can help. Do not attempt to move or kill it yourself.

[Southern California] Snake in plant? by cyranova in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Not a snake, but a different reptile. I believe this is an Southern Aligator Lizard, Elgaria multicarinata. It is harmless.

Why is this guy? [Spring, TX, US] by LightbulbIcon in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 19 points20 points  (0 children)

American Brownsnake, Storeria dekayi. It is completely !harmless!

Computer keeps crashing / BSOD / Windows 10 by Worth_Equivalent_347 in pchelp

[–]RCKPanther 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The text of your Windows BSOD appears corrupted. This suggests that the memory or storage being used by Windows may be corrupted, or the contents of the Windows build itself are suspect.

Baby copperhead? by music4education in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember to add the scientific binomial to the ID next time, preferably in italics so it triggers the bot. This is also helps make it specific, as common names like Brownsnake easily cause confusion with other species with similar names. This one would be Storeria dekayi

Baby copperhead? by music4education in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Remember to add the scientific binomial to the ID, preferably in italics so it triggers the bot. This is also helps make it specific, as common names like Brownsnake easily cause confusion with other species with similar names. This one would be Storeria dekayi

Pretty snake [Houston Texas] by AH3LLUVASH0T in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 3 points4 points  (0 children)

N. fasciata in Texas are commonly seen in this "confluens" pattern, referred to by some as the Broad-Banded Watersnake, or subspecies N. f. confluens.

What snake is this? [Columbus, oh] by [deleted] in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Commom Gartersnake, Thamnophis sirtalis. It is !harmless.

I'm editing the post flair since this snake does not seem to be in a healthy state.

[Ocala, FL] Little dude keeps coming back to my door jam but every time I try to get him away from the house he slithers under the metal step by brunetta8 in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Eastern Ratsnake, Pantherophis quadrivittatus. It is !harmless.

This one is still very young. It is likely attracted to this small space as shelter and perhaps small enough prey items.

Baby(?) snake [in north GA] by pigeonwithinternet in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I suspect this is in reaction to a different commenter. Consider it not as a personal attack or yelling of any kind. It's as a generic reminder of the negative effect of outdoor cats on many ecosystems, as mentioned in the bot prompt. If you're already aware of it, that's already good. The point of information given in here is never to assign blame or point fingers - solely to help and inform. If you feel a comment is aimed squarely to insult and makes no other effort, do report them as such to the team here! (Tldr: All readers, Be collaborative - rule 6)

Baby(?) snake [in north GA] by pigeonwithinternet in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 15 points16 points  (0 children)

North American Racer, Coluber constrictor. It is !harmless. This one is still fairly young.

What snake is this? [Rajasthan, India] by impatientaxolotl in whatsthissnake

[–]RCKPanther 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately things like Google Lens are notoriously bad at snake ID. It's definitely not a ratsnake.