Re: One more important question....

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Posted by Walt Deptula on February 24, 2000 at 09:01:55:

In Reply to: One more important question.... posted by KJ on February 24, 2000 at 08:08:16:

: Could you please count and report) the number of scale rows on him on his body about 1/3inch in front of his vent? Don't count the ventral scale. (This could tell us that it was NOT a rat snake or NOT a racer because the number varies betwixt those genera.) If it is either one of those genera, the number should be an odd one.

: Thanks,
: KJ

Hi Andy,

If the snake is truly a baby, head shape might not be fully developed as yet. Judging by the photos, the snake looks to me like it is considerably beyond neonate stage. Please include a photo shot next to a known object like a coke can. Mountain Dew or A&W Rootbeer would be fine as well. (grin) I'm assuming that stretched out this snake is more like two feet long. I still believe it to be a racer, although more is needed to positively ID.

Walt

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: : : Could you please count and report) the number of scale rows on him on his body about 1/3inch in front of his vent? Don't count the ventral scale. (This could tell us that it was NOT a rat snake or NOT a racer because the number varies betwixt those genera.) If it is either one of those genera, the number should be an odd one. : : Thanks, : : KJ : Hi Andy, : If the snake is truly a baby, head shape might not be fully developed as yet. Judging by the photos, the snake looks to me like it is considerably beyond neonate stage. Please include a photo shot next to a known object like a coke can. Mountain Dew or A&W Rootbeer would be fine as well. (grin) I'm assuming that stretched out this snake is more like two feet long. I still believe it to be a racer, although more is needed to positively ID. : Walt

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