Snakes in the house and garden

[dtaai-maai]

But can anyone confirm?

http://newsbizarre.com/2009/03/patty-bu ... rrier.html

[Norseman]

That is a Wolf snake and a totally harmless one!!
Why kill it?

Yea I know, the dogs, but I still get mad when people without any kind of education kill these beautiful and useful creatures.

[Frank Hovis]

these beautiful and useful creatures.

It should be compulsory to have a large snake in every soi to keep the stray dogs in check.

It's a little odd to me that some people will happily kill any type of snake from small to large, venomous or otherwise and yet they quite happily live cheek by jowl with packs of semi-wild, mangy, crippled and diseased dogs.

[richard]

What is this and is it poisonous?

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[Frank Hovis]

A Kukri snake, Brown ?
I don't think they are at all poisonous but you wouldn't want to let it chew on an appendage for a while.

[Bristolian]

A Kukri snake, Brown ?
I don't think they are at all poisonous but you wouldn't want to let it chew on an appendage for a while.

Not venomous but can give quite a nasty slashing bite if provoked. Hunts a night and early morning.

[sand_dancer]

Got back from the gym this morning to find this waiting on me......

Any idea's as to what type of snake.....? And is it poisonous......?

Its about 16" long..... More concerned about its bigger parents..... That might be kicking around..... I also came to the realization that my frogs seem to have vanished..... And I doubt if this one ate them..... Some of the frogs would have been too big for him to eat.....

[Big Boy]

Lovely markings on the head.

[sand_dancer]

Lovely markings on the head.

At the moment BB..... The head is still attached to the body......

Until I find out if it is poisonous......

[JD]

Looks a bit like this one to me.

http://www.siam-info.com/english/snakes_oligodon.html

[sand_dancer]

Thanks JD

I did think of a kukri snake..... But the markings seemed different..... Maybe the markings change as they get bigger......

[PeteC]

Looks a bit like this one to me.

http://www.siam-info.com/english/snakes_oligodon.html

Yes, same type of snake as in the round of posts prior to this round. We have them all around our place as well as they mate/nest this time of year. I think most snakes do come November/December? Pete

[Lung Per]

Snake threads come up on here from time to time. Put snake into the search engine, and you'll find plenty of information amongst the irrelevant stuff.

How do I put the snake into the search engine? If find it very difficult to keep it steady.

[hhfarang]

How do I put the snake into the search engine?

Very carefully!

[paul59539]

Some Basic steps:
Clean Up the Clutter
Stacks of wood, rock piles or other debris piled near your home are an invitation for snakes to settle in. Clear out what isn’t necessary and make sure the rest is kept tidy and away from structures.
Mow the Lawn
Tall grass is the perfect opportunity for these ground dwellers to lurk undetected. Snakes are unlikely to linger on a well-maintained lawn and if they do, you’ll see them coming.
Keep Hedges Trimmed and Tidy
Snakes follow the food. Field mice, frogs and other fodder are inclined to seek out dense brush or accumulated leaves to keep cool and out of sight.
Check Structures for Gaps or Holes