Ha, most people would have killed that snake before making the video. Although animals lovers such as us are to wild and crazy to do such a think to such a beautiful creature.

I used to keep snake venom in vials when I lived in Mississippi. We would make rat poison with it by coating little pieces of cheese in it. Helped keep the rat population down in the barns. We just couldn't let the cats get into it.

Very nice video! As always a great read, and a great post, probably one of my favorites to date from you.

Dude that Rat snake is HUGE! Such beautiful snakes for sure, awesome description as well.

I would usually pick up snakes and open their mouth kinda like you did with that one to see if they had fangs or not. Man it has been at least a few years since I caught anything dangerous (Colorado Rattler).

Haha have fun my friend!

~ @Timbo