Snapshot Report post Posted June 1, 2017 This big snake was caught just outside of Ennis, in the Madison Valley. Montana is my, home away from home, when I can get up there. Have spent many days wandering the banks of the Madison River flyfishing. Never saw anything but Garter Snakes. But I don't go out of my way looking for anything that has venom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wish2hunt Report post Posted June 1, 2017 That is one big snake. Looks like he bit himself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted June 1, 2017 Looks like the snake was caught in the foothills of the valley, above the river. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted June 1, 2017 Ugh..... Do I need to quote Indiana Jones here??? NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300RUM Report post Posted June 1, 2017 Tastes like chicken, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted June 1, 2017 Just all kinds of NO right there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesmagnet Report post Posted June 1, 2017 I'd have to say no to picking that one up. Good lord look at the body mass. Now that's an impressive snake right there. Gotta let that one live just in case there's a chance he could get bigger. It would be an honor just to see that thing in person. Thanks for posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzPlumber Report post Posted June 1, 2017 Never mess with a snake that doesn't cast a shadow. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted June 1, 2017 North of Ennis, on the Madison river, is a place called the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness area. You have to hike a ways to get in there. I have heard from multiple sources, that there are many Rattlesnakes in that area. As cold as it gets in Montana, they must find areas deep underground to den up for the winter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted June 1, 2017 My grandpa was a mechanic in Yellowstone when my dad was growing up. He told a story of a road grader cutting into a bank in the spring and exposing a snake den. Said he abandoned the piece of equipment there and when the recovery crew showed up it was covered i snakes from the blade to the cab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted June 1, 2017 My grandpa was a mechanic in Yellowstone when my dad was growing up. He told a story of a road grader cutting into a bank in the spring and exposing a snake den. Said he abandoned the piece of equipment there and when the recovery crew showed up it was covered i snakes from the blade to the cab. An experience like that would give me nightmares. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HUNTnTAT2 Report post Posted June 1, 2017 Don't worry. It'll smell like fish but taste like chicken! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted June 2, 2017 That's gotta be one of those hybrid rattlers right... half raTyler half python... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrodphx Report post Posted June 2, 2017 I would lose sleep seeing that thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
