Snakes!

princezahed · 3rd March 2010, 10:01

well it seems ARRS is in talks with the forest dept and the issue should be resolved soon. ARRS would not be closed,but the radio telemetry project may have to be shelved.

deep_bang · 3rd March 2010, 21:00

hi guys,
I spotted this snake in a vacant site next to my house. Can anyone please identify the snake and tell me if it is poisonous?

Thanks!!

Samurai · 3rd March 2010, 21:04

That's a rat snake, nothing to worry.

deep_bang · 3rd March 2010, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

That's a rat snake, nothing to worry.

Thanks Samurai for clarifying!!

princezahed · 4th March 2010, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

That's a rat snake, nothing to worry.

Nothing else other than what Samurai mentioned. A very harmless rat snake.

Delta Wing · 4th March 2010, 20:51

@GTO: I have only read initial few pages of this thread. When treading off road or in jungles, it is a better option to use ankle size boots alongwith anklets (strap-on tough wrap arounds that will go over the trousers and the ankle of the boots. These are an easy quick option than cumbersome tall boots (which are a must for marshes). Also, these days Army makes better boots methinks or try from an AF source. There are new AF pattern drill boots for cadets which are soft on the feet and tough outside. Will check if available currently. Lemme know.

Have had a few encounters with snakes, a monitor lizard and have suffered two scorpion bites. Will post the experiences subsequently.

mallumowgli · 22nd April 2010, 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta Wing

Also, these days Army makes better boots methinks or try from an AF source. There are new AF pattern drill boots for cadets which are soft on the feet and tough outside. Will check if available currently. Lemme know.

Have had a few encounters with snakes, a monitor lizard and have suffered two scorpion bites. Will post the experiences subsequently.

DeltaWing - You talk of scorpion bites as if they are a walk in the park

. Would be interesting to know your experiences(been a month since you promised)

On the subject of footwear (and sorry for being slightly off-topic) - for trekking I'd found the shoes worn by NCC cadets very good since they have excellent grip - at least they used to be. Any idea whether they are available in the market?

Praveen

zenx · 6th May 2010, 15:28

Read through the whole thread! Fascinating, and a little scary. I'm still not sure I understand snakes :

Is that a viper ? Found it when we were dismantling the old house's mud walls in Coorg - this dude was resting in a cavity between the wooden beam and the wall.

Do all civil hospitals carry antivenom ?

Rajachu · 6th May 2010, 15:35

looks like russel,sviper.not sure.Maybe pramod or prince can help us

Raj

Vik0728 · 6th May 2010, 15:39

No guys, that is no Russels !!
Though my first Love has always been Cars, I share the same love for animals. I guess thats one of the Krait species, not sure which one but I can guarentee you that its no Russels.
Russels don't raise their body in defense like that. They just Whack you from Ground zero level!!

pramodkumar · 6th May 2010, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenx

Read through the whole thread! Fascinating, and a little scary. I'm still not sure I understand snakes :

Is that a viper ? Found it when we were dismantling the old house's mud walls in Coorg - this dude was resting in a cavity between the wooden beam and the wall.

Do all civil hospitals carry antivenom ?

Brown tree snake non venomous

Pramod

zenx · 6th May 2010, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

Brown tree snake non venomous

Pramod

Ah, thanks! The locals seemed to think one would have half an hour at most if one got bitten. Shall apprise them

Proxima · 6th May 2010, 17:06

Just got a mail from my mom with a title The visitor to our house at 3:30 pm today!

Seems to be more than 7ft long. Make/model/year please?

Vik0728 · 6th May 2010, 17:18

My Guess is

Make - Colubridae

Model - Yellow Rat Snake

Year - Not quite Sure!!

But gotta tell you Proxima, its just Gorgeous!!

addyhemmige · 6th May 2010, 17:19

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Originally Posted by Proxima

Just got a mail from my mom with a title The visitor to our house at 3:30 pm today!
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Seems to be more than 7ft long. Make/model/year please?

Make: Common Rat Snake - Non venomous
Model: Can't be determined just by looking
Year: Not sure

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princezahed BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore -> Coorg Posts: 281 Thanked: 55 Times	well it seems ARRS is in talks with the forest dept and the issue should be resolved soon. ARRS would not be closed,but the radio telemetry project may have to be shelved.
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deep_bang BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore / Boise Posts: 888 Thanked: 1,267 Times	Snake... hi guys, I spotted this snake in a vacant site next to my house. Can anyone please identify the snake and tell me if it is poisonous? Thanks!! Attached Thumbnails
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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,813 Thanked: 45,432 Times View My Garage	That's a rat snake, nothing to worry.
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4th March 2010, 20:51	#336
Delta Wing BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 228 Thanked: 115 Times	@GTO: I have only read initial few pages of this thread. When treading off road or in jungles, it is a better option to use ankle size boots alongwith anklets (strap-on tough wrap arounds that will go over the trousers and the ankle of the boots. These are an easy quick option than cumbersome tall boots (which are a must for marshes). Also, these days Army makes better boots methinks or try from an AF source. There are new AF pattern drill boots for cadets which are soft on the feet and tough outside. Will check if available currently. Lemme know. Have had a few encounters with snakes, a monitor lizard and have suffered two scorpion bites. Will post the experiences subsequently.
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6th May 2010, 15:28	#338
zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	Read through the whole thread! Fascinating, and a little scary. I'm still not sure I understand snakes : Is that a viper ? Found it when we were dismantling the old house's mud walls in Coorg - this dude was resting in a cavity between the wooden beam and the wall. Do all civil hospitals carry antivenom ?
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6th May 2010, 15:35	#339
Rajachu BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 113 Thanked: 4 Times	looks like russel,sviper.not sure.Maybe pramod or prince can help us Raj
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6th May 2010, 15:39	#340
Vik0728 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,061 Thanked: 3,281 Times View My Garage	No guys, that is no Russels !! Though my first Love has always been Cars, I share the same love for animals. I guess thats one of the Krait species, not sure which one but I can guarentee you that its no Russels. Russels don't raise their body in defense like that. They just Whack you from Ground zero level!!
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6th May 2010, 17:06	#343
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 909 Thanked: 298 Times	The visitor to our house at 3:30 pm today! Just got a mail from my mom with a title The visitor to our house at 3:30 pm today! Seems to be more than 7ft long. Make/model/year please?
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6th May 2010, 17:18	#344
Vik0728 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,061 Thanked: 3,281 Times View My Garage	My Guess is Make - Colubridae Model - Yellow Rat Snake Year - *Not quite Sure!! But gotta tell you Proxima, its just Gorgeous!! Last edited by Vik0728 : 6th May 2010 at 17:19.*
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