Into (kinda) and question about snakes.

Post by **jericho** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:31 pm

Whats up? Names Greg. Im from the eastside of cincy in clermont county. Ive never really been into climbing, but used to hang out with a bunch of climbers. They all sucked, but I guess anyone can get their own website nowadays (just kiddin Ray, youre the machine).
Anyway, Im really into herps/herping and Im curious how many of you see snakes on your adventures in Ky. Any info would be greatly appreciated, but try not to be too specific as to locations, unless you want to pm me.

Pretty cool site by the way, Ray. Hope everythings been great. Maybe we'll run into each other next year.

Greg

Post by **sendit** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:56 pm

wrong website, try http://www.herpnation.com/

Post by **rjackson** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:07 pm

Most small non-venomous snakes. Run into Copperheads very rarely.

And if you're into it then you should know about this place...

http://www.kyreptilezoo.org/

Post by **Andrew** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:17 pm

Try some of the ladies at the rest stop if your interested in acquiring the herp.

Post by **Crankmas** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:47 pm

I think they recommend .22 cal revolver with birdshot...

just kidding- snakes are cool and the RRG is a known habitat for several species

second rjacksonian on his recommendation - place is fantastic

Post by **pkananen** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:51 pm

I saw 4 snake species in one day at Muir - milk snake, garter snake, blue racer, copperhead.

Post by **ddclimbs2** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:32 pm

I saw copperheads during several trips to the Red. One of them being a nest. Wasn't going to investigate that one too closely!

Post by **jericho** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:12 pm

Sendit-Im a member there. I just figured with climbers being in prime habitat, Id pose the question here. Maybe we (everyone on this forum) can learn a thing or two from one another.

I know Jim and Kristen at the KRZ. They do great work and have helped a lot of people with their venom extraction/research.

Crankmas- Thats usually the answer. Its a shame ignorance is usually the issue. I used to be deathly afraid of venomous snakes until I started messin with them. I remember camping in a rockhouse (very long time ago) in jan. and thinking a timber was going to come out and bite me. Ridiculous, I know, but I was ignorannt and didnt know any better. Ive since been around hundreds of venomous snakes and have zero fear, but a great respect for these critters.

As far as a "nest" copperheads/rattlesnakes and all other snakes for that matter dont really "nest". Usually if you see a lot of snakes in a particular area, its either a den site (a place where they spent the winter) or a rookery (a place theyll have babies). Both places are valuable to their existance and really shouldnt be disturbed.

Thanks for the quick replys. Id be happy to hear any more info youd care to share.

Greg

Post by **cliftongifford** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:33 am

took this at lady slipper this summer, they're there all the time.
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Post by **RedRiverOutlaw** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:56 am

Beautiful Copperheads man! I saw several different species this year at several locations in the Gorge / Natural Bridge area...Black Ratsnakes, Eastern Kingsnakes, Garters, Northern Watersnakes, Black Racers, and Copperheads....those are for sure the most common species in the area. I would love to see a Corn Snake from this area!