Fun hunt today..

Pat B. · February 11, 2009, 09:21:00 AM

Notice the eliptical pupils on that snake.. Dead give away, he's the real deal..

Most non poisonous snakes have round pupils.

I think all pit vipers in the US have the eliptical pupils.

nightowl1 · February 11, 2009, 10:01:00 AM

cottonmouth and moccasin are the same thing aren't they?

great job guys...i never seem to be able to put just one arrow in a snake... I usually end up freaking out and sending my whole quiver thinking "How am I gonna get that arrow back...fftt crap.. how am I gonna get that arrow back... fffttt crap.."

RC · February 11, 2009, 10:29:00 AM

It ws kinda cool yesterday morning upper 40`s .The cottonmouth was sunning and still a bit sluggish or he may have tested my snake boots. I stepped right beside him.WE were crossing a slough walking logs and I reached for the top of tree for balance. I looked at the top because I once almost but my hand on a cottonmouth coiled like that. I should have been looking at the bottom as well.Water moccasin and cottonmouths are the same .Often confused with the harmless but make you wet your britches water snake.RC

Wannabe1 · February 11, 2009, 10:42:00 AM

All around exciting day, I would say! Thanks for the pics and taking us along.

Mike Gerardi · February 11, 2009, 11:00:00 AM

Way to hold it together on that snake.. :eek:

maineac · February 11, 2009, 11:18:00 AM

Thanks for sharing. It is up to a balmy 28 here. Walking in at 23 this morning I almost didn't need a coat, but hunting opportunities are scarce.

Jerry Wald · February 11, 2009, 09:16:00 PM

No thanks......no snakes here - no skunks - not many spider either

Jer Bear

rxhntr · February 11, 2009, 09:29:00 PM

COOL SHOT on that snake. Not a bad day afield either.