be the first feature you notice.
Some snakes are brown, gray, green, black, reddish, or yellowish. Others display combinations of colors.
Patterns may also provide clues.
A snake might have dark bands around its body, irregular blotches along its back, narrow stripes extending from head to tail, or distinctive diamond-shaped markings.
These features can help trained professionals narrow down the possibilities.
Body length may provide additional information.
Is the snake approximately the length of a pencil, a ruler, or a broom handle?
Does it appear particularly slender, or does it
