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    Help! There's a snake in my bike!

    Anyone ever had this issue? Yesterday I'm in my garage where I keep my '13 red/black F6B. I notice something strange; there's a small snake coiled around the r/s mirror. No problem, I'll get my grabber and grab it. I missed and it disappeared somewhere inside all that plastic & aluminum. If you haven't noticed on yours there are a lot of nooks and crannies for a snake to hide. Or, several snakes to hide. I do have the advantage though; I know it's in there. But, I still think I might have a heart attack if while cruising the twisty, curvy highways & byways of middle TN it decides to have a look around to see what the faint vibration is all about. It's probably a harmless critter even though it looks like a Coral snake which isn't even supposed to be in this area. What to do? Not sure, but I am sure I don't want to do any riding til I know he's gone! If you've had a similar situation or you're a snake expert or looking to buy a '13 red/black garaged F6B in almost perfect condition, I would love to hear from you.

    Thank you!

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    You need a recorder and the snake charmer sheet music.

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    Snakes do not like vibration or excessive heat. Start your bike up and see if it’ll come out. To bad you don’t have a Harley as it would probably run from it.

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    fishingtom - Hmm. Being a red/black snake, maybe he/she just felt a sudden kinship to the red/black bike.

    Given your location, I agree with you that it's likely not a coral, but rather a scarlet king snake, which mimics a coral. Since you're 5 years in, have you done the air filter? Might be a good time to finally do that task if you have not, and evict the little critter while you do.

    Coral vs Scarlet King.jpg

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    Sayings that help identify if it is a poisonous coral snake or the non-poisonous scarlet king snake:
    Red Touch Yellow - Kills a Fellow
    Red Touch Black - Venom Lack
    or
    Yellow Touches Red - Soon You'll Be Dead
    Red Touches Black - Friend of Jack

    If the snake has a black nose, it's a Coral Snake. That's a good hint.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BIGLRY View Post

    If the snake has a black nose, it's a Coral Snake. That's a good hint.
    I've always confused the 2, the BLACK nose tip is easy to remember !!!! Thanks Larry !



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    There’s only four venomous snakes in your neck of the woods and a Coral is not one of them. Probably a King which makes a very nice pet if you can coax him out of your bike.

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    That's the first thing I tried but to no avail. This thing seems to like a little vibration and the heat generated by the engine as well as the racket from the stereo cranked all the way up. Maybe it's a teensnake! I've also tried compressed air and my shop vac.

    Thanks for the suggestion.

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    Put a car tire on it.��

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