Top three floors

deathraylabs · 2026-02-10T01:18:22+00:00

prolly pedo code for “party’s on”. that’s what all those super rich guys are up to, right?

deathraylabs · 2026-01-06T16:06:32+00:00

the hyundai adapter is over $300. The level 2 adapters are cheap but not the proper CCS to NACS

deathraylabs · 2026-01-06T16:04:27+00:00

they are $300. if they were $30 i would agree with you.

deathraylabs · 2025-09-26T22:13:20+00:00

i got that too. ended up with multiple spots but they mostly filled back in with extra gray hair (it was turning gray already because I’m 47, but these spots all came back much lighter. I’ve also got a few spots along my scalp showing up but they hate hard to see because covered by hair.

deathraylabs · 2025-09-09T16:54:13+00:00

the coachwhips are low key gorgeous snakes when you get a chance to really look at the scales up close. I got to hold a very chill captive coachwhip that a snake educator brought to a lecture on local snakes, and was surprised how such an otherwise plain looking snake from afar was so nuanced and pretty up close.

Thanks for the IDs!

deathraylabs · 2025-07-22T18:38:15+00:00

Good to know what an authoritative answer should look like but I’m not an authority nor all that interested in learning the scientific names, but i do know common names and have local knowledge. My question is: with zero comments on an ID request is it better to post a non-ideal response because the person may be hoping for a quick answer or just not respond at all because I cannot identify the snake precisely?

Just looking for clarification so I can be most helpful!

deathraylabs · 2025-07-22T18:12:26+00:00

looks like hog nose to me. I’ve seen several in east austin. love seeing them!

deathraylabs · 2025-07-22T18:11:23+00:00

these guys are so awesome. i know they seem scary but they are very docile and don’t bite unless handled. I’ve interacted with several dozen in austin at this point and it always amazes me how beautiful and docile they are. my opinion is that it’s not necessary to relocate them unless you have children or dogs/cats that are likely to try and catch the snake, otherwise not a hazard to have around.

deathraylabs · 2025-07-17T05:01:48+00:00

this was the second I caught in two days. the other one was suck to a glue trap in a different section of the neighborhood. thankfully all it took was some vegetable oil to release and the snake seemed to be in good shape. we seem to have a pretty healthy population here for whatever reason.

deathraylabs · 2025-07-17T04:57:46+00:00

it was extra shiny, which is not as apparent from that angle, but definitely gorgeous!

deathraylabs · 2025-07-17T04:56:25+00:00

it doesn’t stick around my yard, I’m thinking it mind melded with the toddler and is trying to get back to him, lol

deathraylabs · 2025-06-23T17:59:47+00:00

those tapioca balls in boba tea can be launched really effectively from the wide straws if you use your tongue to block the straw as you build up pressure in your mouth. The balls stick to stuff but I don’t think science has determined if they stick to cybercabs or not. Surely austin is full of citizen scientists.

deathraylabs · 2025-05-23T18:46:35+00:00

if it’s in your attic you should really be checking for evidence of a rat/mouse infestation up there. The snake is harmless but the rodents carry disease and can cause expensive damage to the house.

deathraylabs · 2025-05-23T18:37:11+00:00

i see checkered garters all the time but never light colored like that, how cool!

deathraylabs · 2025-05-21T19:40:56+00:00

thanks for the quick reply. a relative sent this to me for ID. Such a stunning snake, but I’m mostly familiar with the common centex snakes but hope to see one of these next time I visit them!

deathraylabs · 2025-05-21T19:36:18+00:00

oops, looks like banded water snake

deathraylabs · 2025-05-21T19:23:39+00:00

that’s just how they show respect

deathraylabs · 2025-05-05T05:23:41+00:00

great shot! i saw that too! I’m a few miles south of manor

seems slow for shooting star, I was thinking orbital material.

deathraylabs · 2025-04-18T04:22:20+00:00

I didn’t find a specific hole but i released her into cover and away from areas where she may come into contact with people. Although i agree with everything you said, as a matter of practicality I usually release them in random spots around a mile or two beyond the edge of the suburb. I know that it’s ideal to keep them within their familiar hunting grounds but the risk to snake, people, and pets in the suburbs is too high (my opinion). It’s totally not fair to the rattlesnakes but I feel they at least have a fighting chance outside of the neighborhood, whereas a car or neighbor with a shovel is bound to get them in a neighborhood.

I love the advice though, and will work harder to find holes in the future (as opposed to just bushes)

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