6 foot snake in Panama

Posted by axbromley on April 08, 2003 at 16:27:05:

I am currently in Panama and yesterday I was out in the jungle and ran into a large shiny black snake. It was very long (5-6 feet) and had a trianglular shaped body. It was shiny black with yello thin stripes every 4-6 inches. I didn't get a look at its head as I promised myself if I couldn't make a positive ID I wouldn't mess with any snakes.

Just wondering if I should kick myself for not catching it and taking a picture or did I just avoid a possible quick trip to a local hospital.

Thanks,
Axel

PS, I've seen tons of lizards, but this was the only snake so far.

Follow Ups:

• did it look like this? (Spiltotes pullatus) DeanAlessandrini 04/10/03 (2)
  • Re: did it look like this? (Spiltotes pullatus) axbromley 04/11/03 (0)
  • typo...that's Spilotes pullatus DeanAlessandrini 04/10/03 (0)
• Re: 6 foot snake in Panama snakeguy88 04/08/03 (1)
  • Seconded, probably Spilotes. n/p paalexan 04/09/03 (0)

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