Texas Rat Snake Observance by Mark Donahew
Texas Rat Snake observance by Mark Donahew.
Look at the Video Below . Mark Catches TWO (2)
Truly early spring in Texas brings out many things that have been laying low during the cool winter months. The Texas rat snake is one.
In fact the young begin showing up as soon as the weather warms up. And they are out finding small bugs and baby rodents to eat. Consequently, as a Texas rat snake grows it will gradually become darker and lose the light color in its splotches. Moreover, until at maturity at which stage the snake seems almost black with a faint line of orange in places.
Additionally, maturity for a Texas rat snake also means a length in excess of six feet. When working in the yard and one of these denizens of the brush is stumbled upon, it can be quite disconcerting. Other than the shock and initial fright, a Texas rat snake is harmless. The creature is non-venomous and only contains a row of small teeth for holding its prey. In fact, when discovered the snake is more than happy to move on to a less populous area.
Likewise, a Texas rat snake provides a good service, as the name implies, by eating rodents. However, this does not mean that it will pass up a tasty nest of eggs either. Hence the reason many people refer to them as chicken snakes – due to their fondness for hanging out around the chicken pen. Although they might steal some eggs, and occasionally startle you, Texas rat snakes are very beneficial to have around.
Furthermore, Mark Donahew is a native Texan who knows about the happenings in and around Texas. Additionally, Mark is a world traveler being a United States Navy Veteran. Also, Mark is a Real Estate Agent for Myers Jackson, Texas Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer #17057. Both Mark and Myers support Veteran Organizations such as Roll Call Fort Worth and the USVET.fund. Moreover, Mark grew up in Azle, Texas spotting a few rat snakes in his day. Still he is a proud Texan and Patriotic American who loves nature and doing things for people, especially veterans.
Mark Donahew With his Rat Snake collection
