I met this snake on a cool October day, he was crossing a local road and was poking along. I was able to get the car stopped and me and my gear into … [Read more...] about Coachwhip On The Hunt
Colubridae
Rough Green Snake, Beauty in a Small Package
The Rough Green Snake, Opheoedrys aestivus is a nonpoisonous Colubrid snake that lives in the trees most of the time. This beautiful snake just … [Read more...] about Rough Green Snake, Beauty in a Small Package
Diamondback Water Snake Often Killed for Resembling a Cottonmouth
Natrix rhombifera rhombifera, the Diamond Back Water Snake is found throughout most of Texas. They prefer habitats close to permanent water. The genus … [Read more...] about Diamondback Water Snake Often Killed for Resembling a Cottonmouth