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Rock · Joined: 25 Feb 2005

You know, this is probably common knowledge here, but there's a deadly snake called the Tokso Sumulsa or something or another. It can kill you.

Anyway, I went jogging the other day and almost stepped on a snake. I asked my co-worker, and he said the poisonous snakes' heads here are diamond shaped. Anyone else know how to identify them?

This one was black and red, with a viper-like head.

Hwajangsil Ajumma · Joined: 02 May 2005 Location: On my knees in the stall

I think you mean "venomous", not poisonous...unless you plan to eat it.

There is a venomous snake known as Agkistrodon Calagi that inhabits this peninsula. I would do a search for more info for you, but MacGyver is on in a minute and I can't miss that.

You learn a lot on your knees in my hwajangsil.

rapier · Joined: 16 Feb 2003

Rock · Joined: 25 Feb 2005

Hey, this is a good follow up by you all. The pictures are great, and thanks for the name. But still, the color descriptions are too vague to identify these venomous snakes. "Grey, tan and yellow" could be any snake. I'm hoping to find something more clear and precise.

The snake I saw looked like a viper, but half of it was some weird, motley color and the other half criss-crossed black and red. Now what the heck kind of snake was this?

I think I need a field guide, if anyone knows of any good books.

canuckistan · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 3:55 am Post subject:

Geez and I thought this thread was about hagwon owners...

Grotto · Joined: 21 Mar 2004

Venomous snakes almost always have triangular heads. A good rule of thumb is: when in doubt stay back.

hellofaniceguy · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: On your computer screen!

kimchikowboy · Joined: 24 Jan 2003

http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=22721&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=poisonous+snake&start=0

Ilsanman · Joined: 15 Aug 2003 Location: Bucheon, Korea

And then there's the dangerous and ever common 'Ajosshi Snake'.

The ajosshi snake will spit a deadly venom at you. It is a mixture of saliva, phlegm, and pieces of cancerous lung. It is easy to avoid, as it is always preceded by a warning sound.

The ajosshi snake can be identified as such:

It's average length is 150 to 190 cm. It can walk bipedal. It wears a suit to hide its scaly skin.

rapier · Joined: 16 Feb 2003

rapier · Joined: 16 Feb 2003

W.T.Carl · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

Yep, that's the one I remember. They were quite common on the Navy Base in Chinhae. I cought a couple, but never got bit. However, our Irish Setter did, He got very sick, but survived.

kimchikowboy · Joined: 24 Jan 2003

Rapier wrote:

captain kirk · Joined: 29 Jan 2003

Is there some venemous snake that hangs around in bamboo forests, and is green like bamboo leaves? I'm ok with snakes on the ground but hanging around in trees?
Speaking of reptiles I saw what the kids say is a 'silk frog'. It has lime green back with black dots. While its stomach is red/orange with black dots. Good lookin' frog.

schwa · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Yap

I've seen quite a few snakes in the woods around here. I havent tried to identify them but they certainly werent aggressive -- if they sense your presence they go the other way & hide.

Saw one specimen nearly a meter long one day, slithering alongside a backroad. Impressive!

I've heard from a few local sources about an unusual venomous snake here that delivers live babies that immediately turn on the mom, kill & eat her.