I recently saw a snake about 2 feet long that was black and had a large triangular head.
Friggin freaked me out!
Does anyone know what kind it might be, or if it is poisonous?
2007-01-28 14:35:23 · 12 answers · asked by ? 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I was actually looking under boards for snakes when this happened. I catch them and record tehm for a hobby. HTis was a creepy snake tho...
2007-01-28 14:41:10 · update #1
Northern California, but it may haev been form somewhere else, and it was just lost.
The snake was pretty thick, but it may have jsutseemed that way. THe head was huge tho! It was shiny, and all black I think... too scared to looka t it hard.
It was in the forest, in a small meadow clearing. It was just slithering by, no harm done...
2007-01-28 14:43:18 · update #2
Do you realize how many black snakes are in the world? And do you realize that a lot of nonvenemous snakes when frightened will flatten their heads out to -look- dangerous? If you're in North America, chances are if it was a charcoal black with a white chin, and very slender, it was a black racer. If it was dull black and -very- thick with slight brownish markings it /could/ have been a moccassin, but only about 2 feet long... usually moccassins don't get dark like that till they're 4 feet or so. Without more details such as where you live, what type of habitat is around you, and possibly even a photograph of the snake that you saw, no one will be able to tell you definitely what it was. Again, if you're in North America, it is most likely that it was completely harmless.
Your -best- bet is to go to a local book store and look through (or better yet, purchase) a field guide to your local snakes, that way there will be no questions next time you see one.
Edited to add...........
Dr. Mushroom, if you've ever met a cottonmouth water moccassin face to face when dry, they are -not- glossy if it weren't for her being in the wrong area, thick glossy black to me says Indigo..... *shrug* field guides are wonderful.
2007-01-28 14:45:34 · answer #1 · answered by gimmenamenow 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends. Where do you live? Look up the native snakes for your area (google search: snakes native to eastern texas...for example) and you should find a list along with pictures. If you live in an area where venomous snakes are prevalent, it is good to have the knowledge of what they look like, and where they generally hang out. Keep in mind that snakes, even venomous ones, aren't out to destroy the human population!! They are looking for what we all want...... a warm home and a good meal. Venomous snakes don't strike at humans for sport, only if they are approached and feel threatened. Unfortunately, they are good at hiding and camoflauge so occasionally someone will unknowingly walk to close to one. There are no venomous snakes large enough to consume a human, and so knowing that you are an object too large to eat, the snake will only strike if threatened because they only produce a limited amount of venom at a time and don't want to waste it on you. Just like anything else.....bees, spiders, bats, etc. if you leave them alone, they will be more than happy to leave you alone. Whatever you do, please don't kill it just because you are afraid!!! Snakes do serve their purpose in the community and deserve to live, just like the cute and fuzzy animals. Knowledge is your best weapon. Either do research on the internet, or, if you can't figure out what type of snake it is, call your local DNR department and I'm sure that someone there will be more than happy to answer your questions and put your fears to rest. Good luck!
2007-01-28 14:50:24 · answer #2 · answered by luvbabysky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on where you live. It may have been a black snake (in the eastern US) not dangerous at all; but the have been known to cross breed with rattlesnakes.
If you live elsewhere, I can't help you. I don't know indigenous snakes in other regions of the world.
2007-01-28 14:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by Wealth of useless information 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rattlesnakes have triangular shaped heads...not sure what type, it depends where you live, and would need more of a description, whether it was all black, or had some markings...would also be helpful to know in what type of habitat you saw it in as well.
2007-01-28 14:41:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the snake had bright colors on it-especially orange and stripped-it is dangerous.
2007-01-28 14:44:22 · answer #5 · answered by doogieusa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would help to know your geographic location and more details. was the snake fat or skinny, dull or shiny, just black or any patterns. where was it and what was it doing.
2007-01-28 14:41:05 · answer #6 · answered by ALM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a ratsnake.They are not poison but can be agressive and scare the crap out of you.
2007-01-28 14:43:48 · answer #7 · answered by Jim C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but i heard a triangular head means it's dangerous.
2007-01-28 14:39:35 · answer #8 · answered by Dylan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was black...no i really don't know... but one time i was jumping over a fallen log, and then i look down, their was a snake... i almost steped on it.... that scared me.... so ya i've been there
2007-01-28 14:47:15 · answer #9 · answered by :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like snakes either.. they eat me
2007-01-28 14:38:14 · answer #10 · answered by Yahoo Answer Rat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋