? Snake ID

[prattypus]

I didn't know where to put this, so I'll try it here. While in Iraq, I found a small snake. I have no idea what it was. If anyone wants to take a gander, I have some pics posted in my album. Any speculation would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Jason

[Stefan-A]

You don't know what it is and you're still handling it?

Well, definitely a colubrid, looks a lot like the Malpolon species we have here in Europe. A complete and utter guess, but I'd say it's a relative. Doesn't really look like the sand racers.

[prattypus]

I had good health care in the military, I wasn't too worried.

[Stefan-A]

It's still not a very clever thing to do. No matter what level of health care you have, you can still get seriously injured, lose body parts or function, or even die. There are no guarantees.

[GartersRock]

I agree with Stefan and thats the first thing I thought when I saw those pics...

[prattypus]

Yes, you're right. Without being sure I shouldn't have handled it. It looked enough like a garter to lure me into a false sense of security.

[GartersRock]

Was just worried about you.

[zooplan]

that´s death-defying
have you ever seen a mamba?
It has got the same shape.

[Stefan-A]

that´s death-defying
have you ever seen a mamba?
It has got the same shape.

Doesn't resemble the mambas that much. I think the boomslang has the same shape head, though.

[reptileparadise]

I have to agree with all the others. Never handle unknown snakes! ( I guess this might be a bit double )

The snake doesn't look familiar to me. I don't really see a mamba shape in it, but the head does look like a boomsnake. I don't believe they are found in Iraq though...(could be wrong)

Allright...lets 'google'