Snake in the pond

**hillbilly** · 01-10-2006, 06:08 PM

This evening I was showing my fish pond to some friends who probably wish to remain anonymous. So, I will only refer to them by..oh let's call them MtD & GoW.

Anyway this is what I experienced. In the midst of my tour MtD with his keen eyes noticed a reptile of some sort. He quickly knocked GoW out of the way and in trying to protect me, he accidently threw me into the path of this dangerous animal...

Luckily, it was me and not them that stepped on a snake. So what kind of snake is this?

**Marmite the Dog** · 01-10-2006, 06:14 PM

A small brown swimming snake, I reckon. Bloody vicious things. Lucky for you guys I was there to protect you all.

**dirtydog** · 01-10-2006, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by hillbilly

and in trying to protect me, he accidently threw me into the path of this dangerous animal...

I feel sure that it was an accident, although you have to admit that you are American so it may not have been an accident

**Goddess of Whatever** · 01-10-2006, 08:05 PM

Not sure if it can be eaten or not, I have to ask my dad.

**buadhai** · 02-10-2006, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Goddess of Whatever

Not sure if it can be eaten or not, I have to ask my dad.

I was waiting for you to weigh in. No comments on the heretofore published version(s) of the evening's events?

**Bung** · 02-10-2006, 10:39 AM

Jeez, couldn't you have got a bit closer before taking the photo? I can hardly make it out!

**DrAndy** · 02-10-2006, 08:35 PM

it is just a snake

**RandomChances** · 02-10-2006, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by DrAndy

it is just a snake

Their townies

**Eliminator** · 02-10-2006, 10:47 PM

You'll have another photo op as the snake will be back looking for frogs.

**KID** · 02-10-2006, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by Goddess of Whatever

Not sure if it can be eaten or not, I have to ask my dad.

typical thai-- can we eat it first--will it kill me second

I have only eaten rattle snake--very tasty

**attaboy** · 09-10-2006, 12:02 AM

Anyone ever have problems with snakes eating your ornamental fish in ponds?

bkkmadness · 09-10-2006, 12:19 AM

It's a rainbow water snake or something isn't it? I was going to get one for my fish tank.

**Bung** · 09-10-2006, 12:31 AM

Now this is a real snake.

Bloody townies.

bkkmadness · 09-10-2006, 12:40 AM

Tow guys to hold one small python? And whats with the other dude, he too afraid to look?

**Thetyim** · 09-10-2006, 09:08 AM

**in4zip** · 09-10-2006, 09:13 AM

^ they made sure these ole crows couldn't run
how fast ya figure these geezers could run if a live cobra or black mamba was drooped over their deambulating gear?

**MeMock** · 09-10-2006, 10:20 AM

Shown for the 103rd time...here is a real Australian snake.

**MeMock** · 09-10-2006, 10:22 AM

and here is one stolen from the internet

**MeMock** · 09-10-2006, 10:23 AM

and here is one taken not to far from here

**MeMock** · 09-10-2006, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by hillbilly

He quickly knocked GoW out of the way

Crikey! Given the size of him is Gow okay? Any broken bones?

**hillbilly** · 09-10-2006, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by MeMock

Originally Posted by hillbilly

He quickly knocked GoW out of the way

Crikey! Given the size of him is Gow okay? Any broken bones?

Luckily, with MtD's lightening speed and paramedical skills we were all saved from any life threatening injuries!

And so far no snakes have eaten any of my fish...

**Eliminator** · 09-10-2006, 07:22 PM

As long as anyone has ponds in their yards, you will have frogs and with them come the snakes. No way you will get around this. FACT of nature.

**hillbilly** · 15-10-2006, 11:39 AM

Yesterday our resident snake met the wife while I was out. She thinks all snakes are deadly so...needless, to say this Thai creature went to snake heaven.

A closer look. I have to figure out what kind it is/was. Any ideas?

**Dougal** · 15-10-2006, 01:17 PM

I think that is a Copperhead Racer, but I had to Google for it.

http://wildthailandphotos.com/9552-17.jpg

Seems to have venom but no fangs - an odd evolutionary choice, I suppose it will give you a nasty love bite.

**Gallowspole** · 16-10-2006, 02:43 PM

I like this web site to help identify the snakes I often find here.

Ecology Asia : Snakes of Southeast Asia

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