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! 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... can you get any more pics???? possibly without holding her so we can see her entire body??? btw hello and WElcome!!! if you have any questions there are ALOT of experts here that i'm sure will be able to help!!

[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 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!