New Find

[bio6464]

I found this little guy/girl trying to escape the high water this morning. It is 2.5-3ft long and pretty thick. It bit the crap out of me at first and musked me a few times, but seems to be calming down...a little. The eyes are cloudy so I assume a shed is forthcoming. I am a new member and just wanted to show my new buddy.
Jerry

[Garter_Gertie]

Welcome, Bio. I've no idea - I'm new to all this. But that sure is a fat snake compared to Winnie, the garter at the park I work at. REALLY fat.

I'm going to go out on a limb just to test my increasing knowledge, just to see if I'm right or wrong by what others post. I think it's a gravid female. Getting ready to shed and then birth.

We'll see if I've learned anything.

Again, welcome! :D This is a great place.

[jitami]

Welcome Jerry & good luck with your new buddy! If you have any questions regarding her care please don't hesitate to ask! Lots of very knowledgeable folks here :)

[Snake lover 3-25]

hmmmm.... i can't really tell if she's gravid.... if she is it looks like it wou'd be a small litter...:D:D can you get any more pics???? possibly without holding her so we can see her entire body???:D:D btw hello and WElcome!!! if you have any questions there are ALOT of experts here that i'm sure will be able to help!!:D:D

[KITKAT]

I think gravid is possible. I would suspect a small litter, OR a later in the season due date.

Congrats on your find! She has nice contrast.;)

[anji1971]

Hello, and welcome. :)
She's a nice looking snake! Hard to tell from that picture if she's expecting, but here's hoping!;)

[dashnu]

It bit the crap out of me at first and musked me a few times

Sounds like my average herp-hunt :p Welcome to the forum.

[infernalis]

welcome to both of you:)

Regards

Wayne A. Harvey

[adamanteus]

Hi Jerry, and welcome to the forum.:)

Nice find, by the way.

[beaniesmommy]

Welcome, you will love it here!

[bio6464]

Here's a couple more pics...any ideas?

[Snake lover 3-25]

hmmmmmm..... now it doesn't look like she's gravid..... but i'd still go with female.......

[Zephyr]

Definitely eastern; could we get a view of the tail from the underside please?

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Jerry :)

[Sid]

Very nice specimen, Jerry and welcome to the forum.