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grenouillaire
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Posted: 23 Jul 2008 at 5:20am |
Hello Hello to one and all. IÆm new to this site and apart from an enduring childhood curiosity, happily admit I know very little about snakes, lizards etc û and therefore will need some guidance ! Below are a couple of pictures taken recently of what I now know (this site) to be a smooth snake. I have lots of these where I live in
I understand that in One other question, I read a post about a bad reaction to a smooth snake bite, should I try and handle these smooth snakes and if so how û would wearing gloves make any difference û to me or the snake ? Any help or advice greatly appreciated
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HI Andy" NICE TO SEE A FRENCH SMOOTHIE.what part of france did you find them regards Keith
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grenouillaire
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Hi Keith Geographically û weÆre right in the Centre. About 200kms due south of On a micro scale û in my workshop ! ThereÆs two or more in there everyday warming themselves under the roof slates. They make great photographic models û just not sure how close to get ! I did see a 3ft + grass snake in there last year right along side one of the smoothies. Regards |
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grenouillaire
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Hi Caleb Yeah weÆve got loads of those too ! Would the smoothies eat them ? The answer to your question is yes û I feel privileged to say that I can see them whenever I want (almost) û by that I mean if itÆs a sunny day I know theyÆll be there by about 2pm and gone by about 6pm almost everyday. Any plans to come by this way again anytime soon û IÆd be happy to share them with you and be able to pick your brains on whatÆs good for them and whatÆs not. As an aside we also have the bigger green lizards with the blue throat û but only see them rarely any ideas on what I can do to encourage them as well ? Regards |
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Hi Andrew,
To reply to your question.... Smooth snakes have a bit of a reputation for chewing on your hand, but in reality, if handled gently, and allowed to move freely around your fingers, they rarely bite. (They may get a bit grumpy after a few minutes though). I find it best to support the snake using one hand only, as if they do bite, they sometime do a full-on strike with jaws very wide open. This doesn't hurt, but it can be a shock. If you are holding the snake (gripping) in two hands and you jump...it won't do the snake any good! - clearly ensure the snake is well supported, but this is easy with one hand. I've not personally had any reaction to a bite....but I am very rarely bitten. To be honest, I wouldn't handle the snakes unless necessary, as it can only stress the animal. As for Wall lizards...yep the Smoothie will definitely predate them given even half a chance. Steve |
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