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I was mowing yesterday and ran across one of these.
I stopped and watched him run across my barn foundation and go down a hole.
I have pretty much a zoo here but I have been here since 1967 and never seen one of these.
Very rare in MD. and they asked for those to be reported to the DNR.

Northern Scarlet Snake
 
Beautiful snake. The species we typically see in our area of NJ are nowhere near as vibrant.
 
"The terms venomous and poisonous are often used interchangeably, but incorrectly. There is, in fact, a difference between a venomous organism and a poisonous organism.

Venomous organisms deliver or inject venom into other organisms, using a specialized apparatus of some kind (usually fangs or a stinger).

Poisonous organisms, on the other hand, do not deliver their toxins directly. The entire body, or large parts of it, may contain the poisonous substance. These organisms may be harmful when eaten or touched."

I borrowed this from a web site. I got educated on this topic by a "snake guy" at one of my daughter's Indian Princess camping trips around the year 2000. And, of course, not all venomous snakes are toxic to humans.
 
Originally Posted By: motor_oil_madman
Is it poisonous?


"Red to black: You're OK, Jack.
Red to yellow... kills a fellow."

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I think they are rare only in our state.
Other states I guess they are a dime a dozen. This clip is a generic one. The snake I seen was far more brilliant.
I was right on top of him with my zero turn but learned to be careful around the foundations especially with a weed eater
as you chop them up if not careful. So I walk the perimeter first to flush them out.
But I have never seen one of these here.

We had a big storm the day before and I suspect he got flushed out of the pines which sits near a creek.

Originally Posted By: Blaze
Awesome pic!....I wonder how rare those are?
 
He's cute! Besides eating rodents the presence of snakes indicates that you're in a clean environment with moisture.

Deserts are cool places but I prefer moisture, green grass and an ecosystem which can eliminate liquid waste thus cleaning itself.

Real pretty snake.
 
Originally Posted By: OilyWaterMIXER
Is there ever a need to kill snakes?
Well yeah when you have horses valued up to $80,000.00 or $1,400.00 head of cattle DUH. Too much brainwashing going on via government schools and the TV. poisonous snakes are gone non poisonous snakes are left to work.
 
Originally Posted By: RedOakRanch
"Red next to yellow kills a fellow" so no, all good.
Red on black, friend of Jack.
 
Absolutely beautiful snake and yes, very rare in your area. I have been an enthusiast for my entire adult life and still get excited when i spot a Florida Scarlet King snake around here. Now a days we see lots of invasive species like California Kings and of course, the Burmese Python. The Cal'Kings are creating a hybrid species when mating with the Florida Kings. Florida is one big mess where invasive species are concerned... Fish, insects, arachnids, plants and reptiles. Even monkeys.

Thanks for sharing the photo. Again, beautiful!
 
The only snakes I usually see in my area are water moccasins and gardener snakes, while I'm out mowing. They're always running the other direction though luckily.
 
Originally Posted By: SHOZ
Originally Posted By: RedOakRanch
"Red next to yellow kills a fellow" so no, all good.
Red on black, friend of Jack.


Red to black.. sends a lack?
 
Originally Posted By: CT8
Originally Posted By: OilyWaterMIXER
Is there ever a need to kill snakes?
Well yeah when you have horses valued up to $80,000.00 or $1,400.00 head of cattle DUH. Too much brainwashing going on via government schools and the TV. poisonous snakes are gone non poisonous snakes are left to work.


Oh, ok.

Dad told me most humane way to kill a snake is to take can of spray paint and spray on snake's head. To let the fumes kill it. That was a garter snake, though.. so I want wondering if there was ever why someone would have to. Cattle makes sense. Simply fact-checking.
 
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
Humans - the vermin of the planet!


Roaches are going to be around after the nuclear bomb hits.
 
More déjà vu.

While you may have exhaustive experience with it, it's not necessary to spray every living creature you encounter to death with a can of paint, or roach spray, or ANY substance. Needless to say, garter snakes (like cats and small dogs) generally aren't harmful, so there's no need to poison or suffocate them. In fact, it's cruel - but you already know that. We've already learned that makes no difference to you, however.
 
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