The Louisiana snake thread.

Discussion in 'Sportsman's Paradise' started by stevescookin, May 21, 2012.

  1. LSUTiga

    LSUTiga TF Pubic Relations

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    Today I went walking along a bayou with my .22 shooting turtles and gar fish. The bayou's are so low right now I was curious what I may see.

    I almost stepped on a snake that was black with yellow spots all over. Is that a speckled king? Was going to get a pic to post but it got away. I shot the SOB almost at point blank range and missed. My dang scope was shooting a little low.
     
  2. tirk

    tirk im the lyrical jessie james

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    yes and quit killing king snakes and turtles.
     
  3. LSUTiga

    LSUTiga TF Pubic Relations

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    I try catching snapping turtles but this stretch of bayou I have access to is over-run with the "red-necks". I've put quite a dent in the population since last year though.
     
  4. tirk

    tirk im the lyrical jessie james

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    did he look like this? they look much darker in the grass when walking.

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  5. LSUsupaFan

    LSUsupaFan Founding Member

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    I caught a huge skink in my garage yesterday. He was about 10 inches long from nose to tail. I've seen him a few times.

    The number of different species I have spotted in my yard amazes me.
     
  6. LSUTiga

    LSUTiga TF Pubic Relations

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    Yes indeed. That is definitely what I saw.
     
  7. Cajun Sensation

    Cajun Sensation I'm kind of a big deal Staff Member

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    He is a friendly guy that helps rid your yard of pests.
     
  8. LSUTiga

    LSUTiga TF Pubic Relations

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    Well he was a long way from my yard- which doesn't have any pests anyway.
     
  9. Cajun Sensation

    Cajun Sensation I'm kind of a big deal Staff Member

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    B/c you have speckled king snakes that rid your yard of pests!
     
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  10. stevescookin

    stevescookin Certified Who Dat

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    Well, why was he hanging around your house?....(Answer, lots of snakes there for him to eat !! :eek: )
     

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