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by clamb on May 9, 2001
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hey im a beginner at catching snakes. i was looking for tips like where to for them, where they like to hide, what is the best time to catch them, and anything else like that. i live in north carolina and there is a huge farm (at least 10 acres) behind my house and most of it is woods. i was looking to catch corn snakes first and work my way up but if you can help me that would be greatly appreciated. thanks!!!
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by snakenate on May 10, 2001
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Hi Clamb,
I am pretty new at this stuff also. From what I hear I am lucky to have seen 3 snakes in the last 3 weeks. Finding them is the hardest part. Lately I havent had any luck. (Seems Like They All Packed Up And Left) I have seen a Copperhead under a old trash pile. And a few watersnakes in a deep ditch. But the main thing is to always keep your eyes pilled. You might see one crossing the road someday. Im not sure when snakes are easiest to find maybe someone else could help you there. But good luck in the future. And I hope to hear some great snake storys.
Careful,
Nate
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by filthy on May 10, 2001
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Hi,
Look in and around abandoned buidings, under trash piles, rocks and logs. Be careful. Venomous like these places, too. After a rain, you might go out at night and look in these vicinities for snakes out and about. For watersnakes, look under flat rocks on the banks of streames, and so forth.
If you don't have one, get a good field guide. Audubon's and Peterson's are the best.
luck,
f
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by TAIPAN78 on May 10, 2001
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To ad to what Filthy said, always make sure to leave the enviroment exactly as you found it. If you find a wood pile and you flip the pecies, make sure to put them back exactly the same. There have been a few times I have gone out trash flipping and found old wood piles thrown all over the place with fresh foot prints scattered around(disrespectfull herper foot prints).
We must be courtious to first, the snakes and other animals that use these piles as shelter and second, to other herpers doing the same thing that you are.
Good luck with the herping and like filthy said, make sure to watch out for venomous.
Have a good one.
Later,
Jeremy
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by filthy on May 10, 2001
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To beat the matter to a pulp, why not hunt for catch, photo and release, which is what most of us do. You will get a better 'pet' snake by locating a reliable breeder / dealer and buying one. This will take a tiny bit of pressure off the wild populations and insure that you get a healthy, parasite-free animal.
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f
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by casabela28 on May 26, 2001
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Hi clamb
My name is Andy I've been herping for over ten years on and off .What you might want to do is start looking when it starts warming up in the day (especialy after a good rain )or a couple of hours before dark .And make sure you place every thing back in place that you flip.If you are looking for ratsnkes
go for the wood piles are ,but be very care there could
be a venomous under there.And i'll tell you the same thing I was told take you time and I promise you you will sucseed .
Good Luck and Be Careful
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