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Took the trash out about an hour ago and caught the "Speed King" catching some rays! I usually see Blackmore about once a week, but it's been a while so I was pleased to find him this morning. Sometimes I catch him drinking from my AC drain, nice to see he's still around. :cool:

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Have you ever caught him?
We have at least two that hang around our house (although I haven't seen either of them for a while). Joe caught the larger of the two once - don't know if he ever took pics or not - and then released it. It was NOT happy to be kept in a sterlite tub, even for a short time period!
 
No, I've never tried to catch this one. A few years back I caught a presumable sibling the day Hurricane Wilma came through here. It was not a pleasant experience for either of us :grin01: Thinking I would take him in for an evening, he absolutely hated captivity and actually played dead when I released him! Must have been part hognose :crazy02:

I remember seeing pics of the one Joe caught :wavey:

Here's the "wilma" snake, "knothead"
 
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That's very cool that your porch is "safe" enough for him to come out and do his snakey thing. Thanks for sharing pictures!
 
cassandra said:
That's very cool that your porch is "safe" enough for him to come out and do his snakey thing. Thanks for sharing pictures!
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My house is reptile friendly, and most of my neighbors are considerate!
Thanks :wavey:
 
mbdorfer said:
Took the trash out about an hour ago and caught the "Speed King" catching some rays! I usually see Blackmore about once a week, but it's been a while so I was pleased to find him this morning. Sometimes I catch him drinking from my AC drain, nice to see he's still around. :cool: Southern Black Racer
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that's cool...........they must love you. not only do you get to keep them in your house, they want to hang out around your house. very nice mike. :cheers:
 
gwb8568 said:
that's cool...........they must love you. not only do you get to keep them in your house, they want to hang out around your house. very nice mike. :cheers:
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I think everyone in Florida should have their very own yard snake.... :D I caught the big one a couple weeks after getting my hook. I thought a little practice was in order, and found out it's not as easy as it looks...

You have the better idea Mike, of just running into them sunning... :cheers:
 
CaptBogart said:
I think everyone in Florida should have their very own yard snake.... :D I caught the big one a couple weeks after getting my hook. I thought a little practice was in order, and found out it's not as easy as it looks...

You have the better idea Mike, of just running into them sunning... :cheers:
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I have seen at least 4 different Racers, one corn, and a Yellow Rat in my yard. Not to mention the Gopher Tortoises.
 
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