Hello, I came home from work and I was greeted by a snake that was black and about 2 to 4 feet long. As I attempted to walk into my house door it tried to attack me, I guess because it was scared. I'm sorry I don't have enough details of the snake because I ran into my house not knowing if this snake was dangerous or venomous.
Can someone please tell me what this snake was and should I call the animal control to have them remove it? I live in Bradenton, Florida if that would help on finding out what snake this was.
2007-06-30 09:26:19 · 8 answers · asked by breakthecycle0506 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I'm not sure how fat / wide it is. I'm a little chicken when it comes to snake, I just got a quick glimpse of it. I went back to my door and opened it to see if it was still there. I could not see it but I think it was hiding in the bushes that is at my door and my neighbors door. ( I live in a due-plex )
2007-06-30 09:41:00 · update #1
It was almost certainly not a cottonmouth, that guy is an alarmist.
It was more than likely a black rat snake or a black racer (probably a racer, they are more bitey), both of which are harmless. None of the venemous snakes in FL are black, the cottonmouth can appear black but more often is brown-patterned, or at least clearly brown on the sides. If it had a white or black belly, it was harmless. It it had brown patterning on the sides and belly, a wide head and heavy body, it may have been a cottonmouth IF you live near a permanent water source (like a pond or lake). If you really think it was a cottonmouth (if it moved quickly away after striking at you, it was probably a racer or rat snake), animal control should come out to remove it. Otherwise, don't worry about it--racers and rat snakes are totally harmless and they keep mice and rats away from your home.
Lori K: Black snakes do not eat other snakes, you're thinking of kingsnakes.
2007-06-30 12:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by thisismynewage 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in Tampa, and those snakes are everywhere. Most of them are harmless. There is a big difference from a 2 ft snake and a 4 ft. Reguardless, it is not a rattlesnake (they are not black in Florida). It is probably not a water moccasin/cotton mouth, since they are not solid black and usually have a diamond pattern of some kind. You didn't mention if it was thick or thin. If it was really fat, and I mean thick as a quarter for a 2 footer and thick as a silver dollar for a 4 footer, then it might be a moccasin/cottonmouth. If it is thin, and moved really quick, then you have been introduced to the black snake. It is completely harmless and should be left alone. It is keeping all the critters at bay and is doing you a favor.
2007-06-30 09:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by fivespeed302 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a black snake. Black snakes ARE aggressive and will actually prey on poisonous snakes. They are NOT poisonous. They are beneficial and will keep down pests. If you should be bitten by one, see a doctor. A snake (any snake's) mouth is full of bacteria. You should get an antibiotic.
2007-06-30 09:30:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the snake is still around, call animal control to have them come out. Your details are to vague.
2007-06-30 09:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by Big D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really is hard to tell without seeing a pic. It could be a water snake or a kingsnake. If you do a google search you can look up snakes of florida and see if you can find it that way.
2007-06-30 09:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by hummi22689 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely call animal control, Florida is infamous for snakes that are not the type you'd want around!
2007-06-30 09:29:46 · answer #6 · answered by luckford2004 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a black mamba.
2007-07-01 15:24:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely a cotton mouth! very deadly!
2007-06-30 09:29:32 · answer #8 · answered by godelectedme 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋