Fun hunt today..

[Pat B.]

Notice the eliptical pupils on that snake.. Dead give away, he's the real deal..

Most non poisonous snakes have round pupils.

I think all  pit vipers in the US have the eliptical pupils.

[nightowl1]

cottonmouth and moccasin are the same thing aren't they?

great job guys...i never seem to be able to put just one arrow in a snake... I usually end up freaking out and sending my whole quiver thinking "How am I gonna get that arrow back...fftt crap.. how am I gonna get that arrow back... fffttt crap.."

[RC]

It ws kinda cool yesterday morning upper 40`s .The cottonmouth was sunning and still a bit sluggish or he may have tested my snake boots. I stepped right beside him.WE were crossing a slough walking logs and I reached for the top of tree for balance. I looked at the top because I once almost but my hand on a cottonmouth coiled like that. I should have been looking at the bottom as well.Water moccasin and cottonmouths are the same .Often confused with the harmless but make you wet your britches water snake.RC

[Wannabe1]

All around exciting day, I would say! Thanks for the pics and taking us along.  

[Mike Gerardi]

Way to hold it together on that snake..  :eek:

[maineac]

Thanks for sharing.  It is up to a balmy 28 here.  Walking in at 23 this morning I almost didn't need a coat,  but hunting opportunities are scarce.

[Jerry Wald]

No thanks......no snakes here - no skunks - not many spider either

Jer Bear

[rxhntr]

COOL SHOT on that snake. Not a bad day afield either.