What is this funny looking fella?
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The striping is similar to that of a Miget-Faded Rattle Snake as well. Unfortunately, I did not get a good look at its tail. So I am not certain if it was a ratsnake or a rattlesnake. Either way it was a beautiful animal.
Caught on homemade catfish stinkbait, returned to river immediately