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Know Your Snakes?

By Richard | January 23, 2013 | Tenacatita Bay, Mexico |
Talk about an unwelcome shipmate! This one was not only uninvited, but he bit the captain. Can you ID the species?

© 2013 Keith Albrecht

A little while back, Keith Albrecht of the Alamitos Bay-based Columbia 36 Ojo Rojo climbed down the companionway into the dark main salon to grab a cruising guide. He was immediately bit in the foot. It hurt!

The assailant was quickly identified as a snake, which briefly slipped under the stove before being captured.

Keith recovered, but he’s been unable to find out what kind of snake bit him. We know it’s not the greatest photo, but can any readers help? Email Richard.

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