The most aggressive black snake I've ever encountered. After getting him out of the canoe he thought he was a cobra. I got a free adrenalin rush but could have done with out it.

The most aggressive black snake I've ever encountered. After getting him out of the canoe he thought he was a cobra. Got a free adrenalin rush but could have done with out it.

I love that pose, he actually looks like a cobra at first glance, he's got his body coiled to look like the hood on a cobra. Very cool!

I had him just in front of me holding that pose for a few minutes. Wish I had a better camera.

I had him just in front of me holding that pose for a few minutes. Wish I had a better camera.

Amazing how animals have a certain defense mechanism to scare away predators, this must have been his, sure would have scared me away.

The most aggressive black snake I've ever encountered. After getting him out of the canoe he thought he was a cobra. I got a free adrenalin rush but could have done with out it.

And how was Dem reacting to this?
That would of been a good pic.

I came across a nearly 4 footer this evening. Somewhat aggressive, but didn't pose like yours, lol

And how was Dem reacting to this?
That would of been a good pic.


Dem?

Dem?

Dems

This one was a little over 3 foot.

Dem?

I think he's confusing you with river rat.

I think he's confusing you with river rat.

:lmao:

I think he's confusing you with river rat.

Oops.

I found a 4'er in my sunroom yesterday-did the same thing, got all coiled up and I thought I heard a "hiss" :YIKES:

That's a really pretty rat snake...it's typical for them to flatten their heads in defense, the same goes for water snakes and a lot of other non-venomous colubrids.

:wink: