Name That Snake!

[Jingjok]

Hi

I'd like to find out what this beautiful snake is. Not my subject so I have no idea!

[TBWG]

Hi

I'd like to find out what this beautiful snake is. Not my subject so I have no idea!

Sorry could not resist it .. if it's male I'd suggest Cyril!

TBWG

PS: how long is it that might aid identification

[TBWG]

Hi

I'd like to find out what this beautiful snake is. Not my subject so I have no idea!

Looks like a Golden tree snake

Pic taken in Khao Sok national park. edit spl

TBWG:wai:

Edited October 3, 2008 by TBWG

[TBWG]

Hi

I'd like to find out what this beautiful snake is. Not my subject so I have no idea!

Certainly looks like Golden tree snake check out... http://www.siam-info.de/english/snakes_chrysopelea.html

TBWG

edit looks like link does not work need to cut and paste

Edited October 3, 2008 by TBWG

[midasthailand]

Hi

I'd like to find out what this beautiful snake is. Not my subject so I have no idea!

That would be herpetologists! fuc_k it, it has more than one colour......Kill it!!!!

[midasthailand]

Just a moment, my wife opined that it would make a very pretty belt!!

[TBWG]

That would be herpetologists! fuc_k it, it has more than one colour......Kill it!!!!

Sad

TBWG

[phaethon]

That would be herpetologists! fuc_k it, it has more than one colour......Kill it!!!!

Sad

TBWG

Yes, and rather harsh on the OP. Serpentologist is indeed not a real word, but it's not a bad guess. Really it is ophiology and therefore ophiologist.

Herpetology is the study of all reptiles (originally) and amphibians (more recently), so asking for more specific expertise is reasonable.

Golden Tree snakes are "mildly venomous", hunting mice, lizards and other snakes (serpentivorous, not ophi(o)vorous). Their fangs are at the back of the mouth and they are not a risk to people. If you are lucky and have high trees nearby you might see them gliding between trees.

[Jingjok]

Sorry could not resist it .. if it's male I'd suggest Cyril!

A ridiculous and unhelpful addition to this highly intellectual discussion.

You should be ashamed of yourself to display such ignorance.

Everyone knows that male snakes are called 'Sid'.

Yes, and rather harsh on the OP. Serpentologist is indeed not a real word, but it's not a bad guess. Really it is ophiology and therefore ophiologist.

Yes indeed. An ophis in the agrostis has slithered into view.

But I still prefer 'serpentology', never wanting to become bogged down in egregious entomological esoterica.

And yes there is another joke in there

Oh, back to the topic: thanks for the name! I'll go and look it up.

The snake was (very) approximately 726mm long.

[Slip]

Regardless, if that's a pic of you in your avatar- I'd advise you stay well out of its way.

EDIT: Pesky apostrophes

Edited October 4, 2008 by Slip

[Murgatroyd]

You should be ashamed of yourself to display such ignorance.

Everyone knows that male snakes are called 'Sid'.

Male snakes are called "Trouser"