Snake #3 killed by Corrie the dog - anyone know what it is?

HatefulMusic · Ears bleeding yet? Joined: 08 Jun 2003 Posts: 793

The markings on its back look similar to a cobra, but identification of elapids (that's the family) is difficult, becaus the same family includes a lot of non-poisonous snakes as well.

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Only by examining a dead snake can you positively determine if it is a cobra or a near relative (Figure E-5). On cobras, kraits, and coral snakes, the third scale on the upper lip touches both the nostril scale and the eye. The krait also has a row of enlarged scales down its ridged back.

Theo

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bbchris

I'll have to remember to do that next time Theo!! Thanks for the extra tips. I've had a cobra around here, I actually prefer having one cobra instead of all the other snakes...

HatefulMusic · Ears bleeding yet? Joined: 08 Jun 2003 Posts: 793

After poking around a bit, I'm fairly certain what you have there is a Chinese Cobra. Cobras aren't so bad. From what I've read, only about 45% of cobra bites actually inject venom. And they're pretty slow strikers compared to mambas and rattlers.

Is Corrie part mongoose?

Theo

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bbchris

hahaha Thanks for checking Theo - I don't know - does she look like a mongoose?

HatefulMusic · Ears bleeding yet? Joined: 08 Jun 2003 Posts: 793

Just a little...

Seriously, tho', she's a very pretty dog

Theo

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bbchris

Thanks Theo! I'm getting very fond of her!!