Wolfie..Scott made me get up this close to that dern snake to take the picture. I was about to piddle my britches. I am terrified of snakes. Thanks Scott! NOT!
Folks -take another look at the snake's lower jaw. See the markings in the scales? Looks like a set of teeth, right? Right! This one also "rattles," by vibrating its tale on the ground -makes a buzzing noise.
This rat snakes brother took 3 babies birds this morning and devoured them. I was heartbroken. Scott caught the snake and it bit him. Good thing they are not poisonous.After today, I have lost my interest in the rat snake. Little jerk!