re: Another Snake ID

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So when you say aggressive you mean aggressive to run away from you?

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Agressive when caught or cornered. The second they know you're there, they will flee like 95% of snake breeds. And they are very quick (hence the name), so they are a bitch to catch. But once you've got one cornered, or try to grab him, he'll be striking like a mofo. And once caught, they never calm down. The majority of king snakes, rat snakes, etc. can be easily handled once they are caught, though some have a nasty temperament. I've come across one racer in my life that could be handled without biting.
While a few venomous snakes, especially Cottonmouths, will hold their ground when confronted, the vast majority want to get away from you as quickly as possible.