massive roadkill snake

[criveraville]

Clint that's a really nice find. I've had near seven footer before. They do get big and fat. Their belly skins are darn pretty too.

Cipriano

[TRACY]

HOOSIER PYTHON! . That is a dandy! I couldn't figure out how you had it pinned and realized that you split it down the side and not ventral. Gonna try it on my next road kill that isn't skidded on by every passerby.

I get funny looks picking up road kill snakes on my bike rides cause I wrap them around the seat post and tie them in a knot until I get back home. It gets a little weird pedaling when I get more than one 

Tracy

[osage outlaw]

Tracy, on the snakes that are thick enough I split them one row of scales to the side of the belly scales with a pair of scissors.  After its dry I'll do the same on the other side of the belly scales and I have two backings from one snake.  If the snake is skinny I'll just unzip it down the belly.

[PrimitiveTim]

I'd guess a snake that size in around 7 to 10 years old.  Food availability is a big factor though.

[JW_Halverson]

I'd guess a snake that size in around 7 to 10 years old.  Food availability is a big factor though.

Good genetics can only express themselves when the diet allows.  That snake was obviously in the top 10% of his class!  He did his share of quelling Hanta virus outbreaks, RIP big feller (though in all likelyhood it was a female).

That oughta back a serious longbow!

[hedgeapple]

That snake has beautiful markings.  I hope you draw my name again for the bow trade next year.    But that guy will be on a bow WAY before then, I bet.   Good score!