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Lined Snake (Tropidoclonion lineatum)Observer
mduranDescription
This snake was collected on South Bird Island in 1980 by R. Schmidt and C. Bird. This is the only lined-snake collected or observed in Kleberg or any of the surrounding counties. The nearest locality for the species is 138 km to the northeast in Calhoun County and 156 km to the northwest in Duval County. The nearest iNat record is 254 km north near New Braunfels. It is now housed in the American Museum of Natural Science (AMNH R171739). It was originally housed in the Texas A&M, Kingsville collection (TAIC 4892). The collector noted that he stepped on it.
"Tropidoclonion lineatum texanum: Texas: Kleberg Co. South Bird Island (stepped on); 24 February 1980, R. Schmidt, C. Byrd."
Dorsals keeled, dorsal scale rows at midbody 19, anal plate single, ventrals 141 + symmetrical plates anteriorly + anal.
Photos by David Kizirian
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Texas Coralsnake (Micrurus tener)Observer
atrybendisDescription
Eating another snake, it finished by the time I got back with my phone
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Great Plains Ground Snake (Sonora episcopa)Observer
ejlekvenDescription
Texas style drink!
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Eastern Milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum)Observer
sarahjpieDescription
Eastern Milk Snake devouring a Garter Snake
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Broad-banded Copperhead (Agkistrodon laticinctus)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Large juvenile female (16" in TL) killed by homeowner on July 8th at 10:30 PM. Contained a cicada as stomach contents (see additional images and https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174179067). Also contained rodent hair in lower intestinal tract. Retained for study. Previously frozen. Prepped on 7/21/2023. GTS 4450.
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Broad-banded Copperhead (Agkistrodon laticinctus)Observer
ashwinvn2Description
Ate a cicada, which is the one on the left side of the last picture
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Schott's Whipsnake (Masticophis schotti)Observer
yanez2001Description
Sent to me from a family member on the ranch. This observation is for the snake the indigo is eating.
Observation for the indigo- http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/131009938
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Scarlet Kingsnake (Lampropeltis elapsoides)Observer
jimeckert49Description
This was found in an area in Northeast NC near Alligator River, where specimens had been called Coastal Plain Milksnakes. It is sort of a hazy in beteen area between Eastern Milksnake and Scarlet Kingsnake areas. The head and neck markings are not quite like typical Scarlet Kingsnakes. See also belly pattern.
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Broad-banded Copperhead (Agkistrodon laticinctus)Observer
ian537Description
Bexar county.
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Great Plains Ratsnake (Pantherophis emoryi)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR adult male. With Jeff Adams. Retained for deposit. Pocket knife is 4" in length. Imaged only. GTS 3912.
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Great Plains Ratsnake (Pantherophis emoryi)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR adult male. Retained for deposit. GTS 3506.
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Great Plains Ratsnake (Pantherophis emoryi)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Young adult female DOR on FM 2895. Retained for deposit in the THNC at UT Austin. GTS 1932.
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Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR young adult male on Hwy 17. GTS 2040. Retained for deposit at TNHC.
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Western Ratsnake (Pantherophis obsoletus)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR young adult female Texas Ratsnake on Sisterdale Cutoff Road (N. School Street). Very heavy bodied for the size (~40" TL). GTS 1950. Retained for deposit at TNHC.
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Western Ratsnake (Pantherophis obsoletus)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
About a two to three year old (subadult) female Texas Ratsnake DOR on Scenic Loop Road. Fresh hit, still moving. Retained for deposit at UT Austin TNHC. GTS 3154.
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Rough Greensnake (Opheodrys aestivus)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR on Ranger Creek Road. GTS 2034. Retained for deposit at TNHC.
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Rough Greensnake (Opheodrys aestivus)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR on shoulder (~12 hrs old). Retained for deposit. GTS 3374.
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Rough Greensnake (Opheodrys aestivus)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Adult AOR/DOR on Walnut Road. Still moving when found. Retained for deposit at UT Austin. Imaged only. GTS 3903.
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Rough Greensnake (Opheodrys aestivus)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR adult male on Holiday Road, near Comfort, Texas. TL = 29.5". Contained what appears to be a partially digested caterpillar (see images #s 4 and 5). Dissected stomach at left and right of the food item. Additional digested stomach contents at 1 o'clock in image. Retained for deposit at UT Austin. Heavy rains previous night. GTS 4056.
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Rough Greensnake (Opheodrys aestivus)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR large juvenile female. Fresh hit (still moving). With Robert Edwards and Brian Williams. Retained for deposit. Imaged only. GTS 4143.
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Striped Whipsnake (Masticophis taeniatus)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Sub-adult found DOR on Hwy 17. GTS 1994. Retained for deposit at TNHC.
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Striped Whipsnake (Masticophis taeniatus)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Sub-adult DOR on Hwy 17. GTS 2041. Retained for deposit at TNHC.
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Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Juvenile DOR on FM 2810. With Doug Beckwith. Retained for deposit. GTS 3448.
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Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR juvenile. Retained for museum deposit (TNHC). GTS 3737.
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Bullsnake (Pituophis catenifer ssp. sayi)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR juvenile male. Retained for museum deposit (TNHC). GTS 3736.
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Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Juvenile female DOR on Ranger Creek Road. Retained for deposit. GTS 2267.
WDBs are surprisingly rare in Kendall County/Boerne. I know of only about 6 specimens in the 5 years I have lived in the area (4 of the 6 came from out on Ranger Creek Road where higher elevated grasslands appear to be better habitat).
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Rough Greensnake (Opheodrys aestivus)Observer
embrenharDescription
Spider mortality!
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Texas Coralsnake (Micrurus tener)Observer
dracorjcDescription
DOR, right after recent rain. Had cannibalized a smaller individual that was poking out of its ruptured stomach.
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Central American Milksnake (Lampropeltis abnorma)Observer
suneholtDescription
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Chihuahuan Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis knoblochi)Observer
willjaremkowrightDescription
Huachucas_AZ_20140809_112639_Sonoran_Mountain_Kingsnake_Reptiles_6
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Northern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)Observer
snakewrangler95Description
Feeding on a Gulf Coast Ribbon Snake.
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Black Pine Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus ssp. lodingi)Observer
dyleoDescription
Found on a freshly burned sandhill after a brief rain. 4 1/2ft in length approximately.
Very obscured location due to this species being protected.
Ask the biologists if you need a location.
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Eastern Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula)Observer
lmrakesDescription
Eating another snake
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Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR hatchling. With Jeff Adams. Retained for deposit at UT Austin (TNHC) under scientific collecting permit. GTS 3537.
Same specimen as: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/30228068
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Eastern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)Observer
bobbyfingersDescription
Even though the trinomial name "mokasen" is no longer valid, I'm presenting this observation as a "Northern" Copperhead - as it is/was a "classic" example of the subspecies in both appearance and range. This beautiful, 40" male was observed at the extreme Southern terminus of its NJ range in the Watchung Mountains. NJ State Theatened/Undetermined species.
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Tamaulipan Milksnake (Lampropeltis annulata)Observer
ptexisDescription
The date in August is tentative--would have been whenever was the dark-of-the-moon. The snake was collected by Ken Smith and was about 18" TL.
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Baird's Ratsnake (Pantherophis bairdi)Observer
jcentavoDescription
Found freshly hit and barely alive on the Pecos boat ramp early in the AM.
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Texas Coralsnake (Micrurus tener)Observer
hollandDescription
I found it under a piece of plywood next to the road.
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Texas Coralsnake (Micrurus tener)Observer
jcacevesDescription
Killed by dogs, while eating a Texas Blind Snake.
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Durango Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis greeri)Observer
jcruz1Description
Sorprendida devorando una lagartija en zona habitacional
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Chihuahuan Nightsnake (Hypsiglena jani)Observer
bobwilcoxDescription
Marvelous defensive display
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Broad-banded Copperhead (Agkistrodon laticinctus)Observer
ashwinvn2Description
Ate a cicada
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Broad-banded Copperhead (Agkistrodon laticinctus)Observer
ashwinvn2Description
Ate a cicada
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Bullsnake (Pituophis catenifer ssp. sayi)Observer
jpurvisDescription
73" (185.4 cm) length. Found caught in fence, and already dead from heat and/or lack of water.
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Crevice Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus poinsettii)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Subadult CSL out on a cut. Image by a friend (RE).
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Texas Coralsnake (Micrurus tener)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Adult found in residential yard. Contained two rough earth snakes that were regurgitated upon capture by resident. Imaged and released. GTS 1058. UTA DC 7345.
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Texas Coralsnake (Micrurus tener)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Adult DOR 24+ hours. Small Checkered Gartersnake protruding from body (upper part of image, and second image). Imaged only. GTS 2517.
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Texas Coralsnake (Micrurus tener)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Large adult female killed by road crew after finding it mortally injured at roadside (head and fore body removed by shovel). Apparently this coral snake was previously run over by a car perhaps several days before (Haldea striatula meal was found extruded from its side). Desiccated nature of meal and gut support this theory. Recovered by Jesus Carlos. GTS 3692.
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Texas Coralsnake (Micrurus tener)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR on Walnut Grove North. Note prey snake issuing forth from mid-body. Young Texas Ratsnake see: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/51147200 Imaged only. GTS 3779.
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Texas Coralsnake (Micrurus tener)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR young adult male. Fresh hit (~1-2 hours old). Recent meal of a Rough Earth Snake (partially digested seen protruding from gut, see better in image # 3 and 4). Specimen retained for museum deposit. Imaged only. GTS 3943.
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Baird's Ratsnake (Pantherophis bairdi)Observer
romeyswansonDescription
DOR 67+” long
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Gulf Coast Toad (Incilius nebulifer)Observer
yellowroses917Description
With Gerry Salmon and Isabella.
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Eastern Milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum)Observer
ryrutherDescription
Bayshore Blufflands 2014 Herpetological Survey
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Eastern Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis saurita ssp. saurita)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
DOR juvenile (overheated). Imaged only. GTS 3047.
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Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis ssp. sirtalis)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Dead young adult. Overheated on black plastic wetland barrier. Imaged only. GTS 3057.
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Northern Black Racer (Coluber constrictor ssp. constrictor)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Large adult male caught in fence at construction site. Recovered and released. Imaged only. GTS 3059.
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Northern Black Racer (Coluber constrictor ssp. constrictor)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Large adult imaged after removal from fencing on a construction site. Imaged only. GTS 3061.
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Northern Black Racer (Coluber constrictor ssp. constrictor)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Young adult male removed alive from drift fencing and released. Imaged only. GTS 3072.
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Eastern Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Remains of a large adult in plastic netting. In barn. Identified thru size and remaining skin with keeled scales and partially white venter. Imaged only. GTS 3233.
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Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis ssp. sirtalis)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Subadult found dead on silt fencing used as an apron across wetland. Death likely due to overheating. Collected. GTS 3206.
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Western Ratsnake (Pantherophis obsoletus)Observer
rkosteckeDescription
Preying on American Robin
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Checkered Garter Snake (Thamnophis marcianus)Observer
dannysandersDescription
Eating DOR whiptail.
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Eastern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)Observer
victormozquedaDescription
Small copperhead. Baby, juvenile? She was eating another snake but could tell what kind. Need ID only on the one eating the other snake. Not the one being eaten. But if you can go ahead. Thank you.
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Broad-banded Copperhead (Agkistrodon laticinctus)Observer
gtsalmonDescription
Adult copperhead (20" TL) observed feeding on a juvenile Western (Texas) Ratsnake (Pantherophis obsoletus) and imaged by Jan Tauer (homeowner) in her garden area. Second image w yardstick shows better detail of the prey ratsnake. Copperhead was dispatched and discarded. Images used with permission of Jan Tauer. Copperhead was alive in the first image and dead in the second.
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Sphodros paisanoObserver
rayfisherDescription
Male of undescribed species, currently lumped with S. paisano. This male was dug up from his tube and had recently molted. Currently alive in captivity. Same individual as the post here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/46840931.
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Eastern Milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum)Observer
jennaroelofsonDescription
I found a milk snake wrestling with a chipmunk. When I went over to investigate, the chipmunk disappeared into a hole about a foot away, so I believe she was defending his burrow or babies from the milk snake?
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Checkered Garter Snake (Thamnophis marcianus)Observer
jeff32Description
This snake struggled but pealed a 1/2 dried up frog off the road capitalizing on a free meal. I’ve witnessed this numerous times but this is a first of a dried up frog embedded into the asphalt. This snake worked so hard to peal it out.
With Liza Adams
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Durango Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis greeri)Observer
pinedaperezPlace
Private
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Texas Nightsnake (Hypsiglena jani ssp. texana)Observer
jeff32Description
With Gerry Salmon
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Chihuahuan Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis knoblochi)Observer
tomhortonDescription
Sonoran Mountain Kingsnake
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Northern Pine Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus ssp. melanoleucus)Observer
t234g023
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Northern Pine Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus ssp. melanoleucus)Observer
mscientist
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San Luis Potosi Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis mexicana)Observer
danielbecerra1Description
Falsa Coralillo Real Mexicana encontrada dentro de vivienda (en trampa de ratas).
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Great Plains Ratsnake (Pantherophis emoryi)Observer
mtfirefinderDescription
Possible Elaphe guttata. Found near parking lot in early evening, after sunset.
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