WHALE Report post Posted July 9, 2009 The wife saw this in the back yard after I walked right by it. Not a snake guy but thought one of yall would know. Thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted July 9, 2009 looks like a gopher snake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHALE Report post Posted July 9, 2009 thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLH Report post Posted July 9, 2009 Yup, that is what he is and they are great snakes to have around. They eat rodents--bugs and other snakes!! He is your friend!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rio Report post Posted July 9, 2009 Definitely a gopher snake, more commonly called a bull snake, as TLH indicated, they are great snakes to have around, we had them as pets growing up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted July 9, 2009 Dang, and here I was going to guess that the neighbors Python got loose! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted July 9, 2009 Very cool snakes, here is one I cornered in the Chiricahuas a couple of weeks ago. He wasn't too happy with me, about a 5 footer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deserthntr Report post Posted July 9, 2009 ya be careful with those bulls, if you have kids they can be aggresive if you get up to cose to them, i catch them all the time, the first time my dad didnt tell me they werent as docile as garters and i got nailed by one twice haha. he was about a 5 footer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHALE Report post Posted July 10, 2009 ya be careful with those bulls, if you have kids they can be aggresive if you get up to cose to them, i catch them all the time, the first time my dad didnt tell me they werent as docile as garters and i got nailed by one twice haha. he was about a 5 footer This one coiled up like I have seen rattlers do before it retreated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hendo9 Report post Posted October 15, 2009 that is your standard issue GOPHER SNAKE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakehaffey Report post Posted October 15, 2009 Man i would have killed it if it was me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizona Griz Report post Posted October 16, 2009 Man i would have killed it if it was me! Why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted October 16, 2009 All I can say is snakes are good and that one is REALLY good. Would not have a problem with one around my house but my dog would not let that happen as it would be competing for her fun time of taking care of vermin Heck, if he happening to come into the house I would let it clean things up But the misses may not be so kine on that idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglakejake Report post Posted October 16, 2009 i was once carrying a load of laundry to the outside washer and OMG!!! almost stepped on a coiled up 8 footer that came in under the screen door..... luv bull snakes but while i was picking up all that laundry that ended up on the floor i wondered what woulda' happened if he had not left the house at my most strenuous urging??????????????????? lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakehaffey Report post Posted October 16, 2009 Man i would have killed it if it was me! Why? Not knowing what type of snake and having kids that play there. I really dont like snakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
