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What kind of snake is this2007-11-24 2:03:42

I live in the S.C upstate and have found a grey and brown snake with a pattern on its back very simular to a copperheads, but is the wrong color and it has round eyes. I have looked all over in books and on the web and can not find out what kind it is, anyone with any ideas?

Answers:

probably just your average rat snake. check your state's wildlife and natural resources webpage. they'll usually have a list (with pics) of the venomous and non-venomous snakes.

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its an anaconda

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A couple points of interest:

1. If the head is triangular it is generally poisonous.

2. If the head is squarish you're looking at a constrictor.

3. Don't rely solely on the color. The snakes will adapt to their surroundings much like any other animal.

4. You didn't mention a rattle on the tail so you can safely exclude the rattlesnake family.

5. To be on the safe side, give it a wide birth.

6. Contact your local farm extension, 4H, farm bureau, zoo, or Department of Environmental Protection/ Fish and Game.

Good luck.

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some water snake (nerodia) species can have patterns very similar to copperheads. Try looking those up, or else find a decent feild guide or list of snakes found in your area and work from there.

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I'm from Spartanburg, the only grey and brown snakes we have are water snakes. It is possible for a Copperhead to have odd colorations at times. These are some Southern Copperheads, the Easterns generally have a lighter color.