Snake Droped from Sky

[RichsBallPythons]

went out side and as i was getting into my car i hear a hawk then a thud. i look over in the street and there was a snake. i dont know why this snake was out on the move being it was only 60oF today. anyways its a Fox snake which is endangered in my state. There's reported less that 100 in my area. Anyways i contacted DNR and they have a snake analyst coming tomorrow morning to pick up the snake to do research on it.

[frankykeno]

Awww poor thing was grabbed by a bird of prey? Hope it survives the injury and the shock and the DNR folks are able to rehab and release it.

[RichsBallPythons]

I didnt Know hawks ate snakes. but the snake dropped a good distance. but the puncture marks from the talons were through and through. Snake was dead in pictures.

[CTReptileRescue]

Looked in the pics like a big injury, yes birds of prey definitely love to eat snakes, (think about it, easy prey comparatively) Sad to hear it was already deceased, but I can say that it's a good thing you called an agency with the animal being endangered and all. Maybe this sad situation can help to further the survival of this species in your area..
Really to bad thou...
Rusty

[DutchHerp]

I don't see what's so bad about it. This is nature people. Hawks eat snakes, and they don't care if it's endangered or not.

Kudos to you calling a rescue agency.

I just don't think like "poor snake" because this is what happens.

[RichsBallPythons]

yea i wish they werent illegal to own casue he was cool looking.

Hope i can get info back on the guy but i doubt they will tell me. the guy that came to get him was guy from Michigan State University researching Lab.