We have seen a number of large bull snakes on the ranch this year, several living around the buildings. This is good as they eat rodents such as mice and have been reported to eat small rattlesnakes (we haven't seen any rattlesnakes this year, so maybe that is true). The one being held is about 5 feet long but there have been some that have grown to 8 feet. This big guy was quite docile and wanted to be my friend, but he wouldn't kiss me. Before I grabbed him he tried to pretend that he was a rattlesnake by coiling and hissing and shaking his tail in the grass trying to sound like a rattler. He could be a captive pet, however I will let him remain in the yard to catch mice.
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