Unknown Snake species in San Antonio TX, 04 May 2007

Amberly Wrote:  Hi, Jerry. I live in San Antonio and this morning I found a snake by my son's toys.  The snake is very tiny I think it's a baby but I don't know.  It's about 4 inches in length and very small around.  The coloring is a solid grayish brown on the top and kind of peach colored on the bottom.  I just need to know what it is, considering this is the second one I have found.  Thanks,  Amberly V.

My Reply: Amberly---Several snake species have the characteristics you mention.  It is, as you suggested, a juvenile, as the only snake we have in Texas that is mature at that length is the blind snake, which is entirely flesh colored.  If possible, take some digital photos and send them to me.  Alternatively, I will be in San Antonio next Tuesday (May 8) and can drop by to have a look at the snake.  It is not venomous, as juvenile copperheads and cottonmouths have bright yellow tails (which you did not mention), rattlesnakes have buttons on their tails (which you did not mention), coral snakes have the same coloration for the belly as the sides and backs, and those are the only venomous snakes native to Texas. I suspect it may be a rough earth snake---Jerry.

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