something dissapointing

[crzy_kevo]

i was out herping today at an empty unkept lot on the lake where i know i have seen some snakes b4
anyways onto the dissapointing part
i pulled over and got off my bike then my phone rings its my GF just then this beautiful snake ( think it was a milk snake) starts slithering out from the tall grass i was like ogh $*** of course cuz i was on the phone i couldnt take a pic it started slithering away so i went after it all the while looking for a stick to try and stop it (just in case it was dangerous)
and while looking for the stick and talking to my GF it got away in the tall grass.

now onto the details so some1 can tell me what kind it is and if its dangerous
it was a very light greenish grey color with leopard like spots along its body that were orangish grey outlined with black and it was mocking a rattle snake by shaking its tail (it clearly didn't have a rattle)
but of course since it was on the run it wasn't standing its ground like a rattle snake would.
any insight on what kind of snake would be helpful so i could know if i should go backj and catch it for pics

[Snake lover 3-25]

hmmmm.... how big was it???:D

[adamanteus]

Sounds like a Milk Snake, Kevin. Best to be sure before you grab it though!

[crzy_kevo]

i was just sitting outside and thinking crap forgot to post how big it was
anyways i think it was at least 30 inches long it was about an 1"-1 1/4" thick

[crzy_kevo]

thats why i was looking for a "Y" shaped stick to stop it with

[Snake lover 3-25]

i'd agree with james prob. milk...:D:D

[GartersRock]

I am very sure it wasn't dangerous. Probably a milk or rat. =D

[crzy_kevo]

well then i guess i shall go back later and get some pics for u guys

[Stefan-A]

How big was it?

Probably milk, possibly a juvenile racer.

[crzy_kevo]

like i said it was probly at least 30" long and 1"-1 1/4" thick

[Stefan-A]

Right. :D So it's probably a milk.

[crzy_kevo]

im definately going back to try and find it i mihgt not have any luck tho tonight lots of long grass to hide in if i dont find it i will go back tomorrow mid day when it will be sunning itself on the rocks

[infernalis]

Did it look like this????

http://www.reformedsniper.net/chomp/milk.jpg

[crzy_kevo]

i think the spots were a little more round and it was definately more greenish than that otherise yes it looked like that

[infernalis]

Milk snakes are variable, from crimson red to dull brown.

The structure of the face is a giveaway..and the checker belly.

http://www.reformedsniper.net/1/carmelo.jpg

[crzy_kevo]

better pic of the face there ya it was definately a milk thats what it looked like

[crzy_kevo]

are milk snakes typically agressive?

[infernalis]

for the most part on initial contact, they will pretend to be a rattler, and will bite, followed by chewing on you.

I got super lucky, it was very cold out that night, the snake was not mobile when I brought him in the house.

We have had him a month now, no bites, no musk. and he eats well.

[crzy_kevo]

darn lol its nice and warm out and im not looking to keep him just want pics this will be fun lol

[infernalis]

you should get some great poses, just stir him up a bit:D

[crzy_kevo]

will do lol only next time i will have the camera with me so pics wil be awesome last time i just had my phone
actually i think im gonna go back now b4 it gets dark ill check back later

[adamanteus]

Good luck, Kevin. Hope you find it and get some really good shots to show us!:D

[crzy_kevo]

well im back couldn't find it but it was like finding a needle in a hay stack the grass is so tal ut i should definately find one tomorrow mid day on the rocks i have seen snakes there b4