What kind of Snake is This? (Plus Strange Preservation)

[CHlCKEN]

Could be a young rat snake. I have a picture somewhere. I have to look for it. Good luck and have fun...

It didn’t match up to rat snake when I considered, but good guess!

 

[CHlCKEN]

Maybe a Pygmy Ball Python.

I think it’s a ball python because they are often sold in pet stores at this size, in order to trick customers into thinking they will STAY that size. They are also great escape artists/people often release them into the wild when they discover how large it will get.

 

[007Sean]

While we’re at it, does anyone know what kind of turtle this shell comes from? I found the shell and “chest plate” on a walk. It was just right there in all it’s glory.View attachment 2442533

Eastern Box turtle? In most states they have a 'protected status'.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Can you take these specimens to a local zoo for positive identification?

 

[CHlCKEN]

Eastern Box turtle? In most states they have a 'protected status'.

That is probably the best bet. I don’t think it can be from anything else, I haven’t seen any other types of turtles besides the one snapping turtle (which I am certain is a snapper, because I was nearly a victim) It appears that the Box Turtle who’s shell this is, was lost to a predator before I found the shell. I’d hope I am allowed to keep the shell, since I am aware they are protected!

 

[CHlCKEN]

Can you take these specimens to a local zoo for positive identification?

Good idea! However, I’m trying not to go places right now, because cases are rising quite significantly around my area

Im not giving up! I’ll see what I can do to find out.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Good idea! However, I’m trying not to go places right now, because cases are rising quite significantly around my area

Im not giving up! I’ll see what I can do to find out.

On second thought, since the turtle is protected, don't take it anywhere, as you could be fined and have it confiscated. Just keep researching. Good luck!

 

[Ladies-Eight]

Wow lucky you!

No snakes here so can't help you with that.

You are very lucky not to have any snakes. I'm deathly afraid of snakes and I live in Florida.

 

[CHlCKEN]

You are very lucky not to have any snakes. I'm deathly afraid of snakes and I live in Florida.

Not all snakes are bad! The King Snakes in my area actually eat the venomous ones I hate, and never harm humans or my animals. However, I understand fears are not easily overcome! Many people are afraid of all spiders even if some are as harmless as flys!

 

[CHlCKEN]

Ironically, the car which we found the Python in, is only just being sold today.... However, it has been up for sale a while, only no one was interested....until this Week. In fact, someone contacted my dad Exactly the same day I started wondering about the snake again, and the same day I posted this thread!

Strange coincidence... or maybe mummies are more powerful than we thought!