Need identification

[Demosthenes]

I have caught this type of snake for years in SE New Mexico. I have decided to keep one and would appreciate all help in identifying him. It is male, I believe.

[Demosthenes]

Here is a second photo.

[whossnakes7]

have you cought any that have gray? If you have it may be a gray banded king snake.

[Wilomn]

It's a long nose snake. I can't remember the scientific snake but any field guide for western reptiles will have it listed. Out of the wild they are sometimes hard to get on mice, they prefer lizards. They don't get to big and are almost always docile. I've had a few over the years and they make great pets.

[Demosthenes]

Originally posted by wilomn
It's a long nose snake. I can't remember the scientific snake but any field guide for western reptiles will have it listed. Out of the wild they are sometimes hard to get on mice, they prefer lizards. They don't get to big and are almost always docile. I've had a few over the years and they make great pets.

Thank you. I did some checking and indeed you are correct. The only behavior I have never seen is the bleeding defense. This is a good thing. Heh! Thank you very much for your help!