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Garter Snake bite

While photographing yet another garter snake, someone who raises snakes happened by. Took him awhile to get a hold of the snake which then proceeded to pee on his hand, broke the skin and drew blood with a small bite. He's probably used to that.


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golfpic14-Aug-2010 13:13
Hi Daniella. Soon as the snake was picked up it chomped down on the guys hand. I'm sure it hurt because he winced in pain. Right after he thought the snake had calmed down, it bit him again. Some snakes just don't want to be handled but it was a good opportunity to watch a garter snakes behaviour up close. It was interesting.
Daniella T.14-Aug-2010 02:59
ouch...I was bitten a few time (by mistake) by my snakes and it's not pleasant. It was never intentionaly though, as it was when the snake confused my fingers for little mices! This snake looks really pissed off.
Chuck Kling13-Aug-2010 11:08
Interesting!!