Unfortunately for the snake, it's dead :(
I think it's a Common House Snake, aka Common Wolf Snake (which sounds more exciting). The Latin name is Lycodon capucinus. They eat frogs, so I guess that's what is was after in the garden, as we always have a couple of them. It was about 40-50cm long.
The Singapore Snakes Blog has a much more detailed post.
For Americans seeking to identify a snake, the Ohio Public Library Information Network provides a useful guide.
6 comments:
Not crazy about snakes in the garden even though I realize they probably serve a purpose in the food chain. Thanks for visiting my blog today. :)
No worries :) Can't say I'd want loads of them, but wildlife is always interesting...
Out where I live, I have a lot of snakes. I found you through Blotanical. Welcome.~~Dee
Oklahoma eh? Are there dangerous snakes there?
Thanks for dropping by :)
Greetings,
Nice blog. Found you through at 'Garden Blogs'. That was very brave of you to be able to snap pictures of your visitor…….My garden was just visited by a snake yesterday. Hubby had to call BOMBA (Fire Bridge) to catch the snake, fearing for the safety of our 2 girls, but somehow the snake managed to disappear. The personnel said it is harmless as it is the house snake, but we are still having the snake phobia!!!!
Thanks :) As for bravery, the snake was dead so there wasn't much worry there ;)
Agree that if there were live ones I may worry more.
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