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What type of snake bounced off my shoulder while I was closing the shed?

Sep 21, 2023
3 years ago
Chris ********
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Hi All, anyone know what type of snake this is? Bounced off my shoulder as I was closing the shed 😭😭
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The original poster described an encounter with a snake that bounced off their shoulder while closing a shed, leading to a discussion among commenters about its identification. Various snakes were suggested, with the most consensus around it being a Bridle snake (Lycodon davisonii) or possibly a non-venomous Krait. Some commenters warned about potential venomous species and advised seeing a doctor, although the poster confirmed that the snake had not bitten them.
Chris ********
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Thanks for the information everyone, looks most like a Bridle snake. I'll file this memory with the snake I found in my bedroom a few months ago. I chuffin hate them!!! Thanks again
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Hubert *******
Black mamba?
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Ken ********
It looks like a black and white one to me.
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Sri ***
See a doctor immediately rather looking for help in social media,
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Chris ********
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@Sri **
didn't bite, just bounced and scared the 💩 out of me!
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Chris **********
Gaboon viper, highly venomous
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Mike *******
@Chris *********
that’s not a Gaboon.
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@Mike ******
ok could be a black mamba though
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Kim *********
@Chris *********
not in Asia black mambas only live in Africa
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Chris **********
@Kim ********
perhaps this one emigrated
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Ian *******
Banded Krait?
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Rob ********
Google it , found about 10 native to Thailand , with similar markings , kraits deadly , others nothing
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Steve *******
@Rob *******
a response sure to leave a warm, safe feeling!
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ดิตติ้ *****************
Wolf snake
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Andrew ***********
Pick it up and give us a closer look I'll able to reply you the
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John ********
Off your shoulder??

More likely escaped your trousers...
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Malcolm *******
Lycodon Wolf Snake or Bridle Snake , non venomous . Admin will advise .
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Phil ******
@Chris *******
Try posting on Snakes of Isaan . But pretty sure non venomous Krait
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Rob ********
Don’t look good , no bit hopefully
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Geoffrey ******
Think it is a Krait.
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Ivan ************
Lycodon davisonii

Bridle snake
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Martin *********
@Dave ****
, your the man for this ?
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Gary ********
Bridle snake #notadmin
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