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Field Notes

Description:

snake sunning in grass

Habitat:

Snake is reported to live in Mystic Sands garden area. Plants in this area include dwarf bamboo, wisteria, Yoshino cherry tree, ornamental grasses, Japanese maple, et al,

Notes:

photo taken on North side of Mary Margaret's garden, outside the fence and to the East of the gate by MNorwood, around the end of May, 2015.

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

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JoshuaGSmith
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Eastern Racer

Coluber constrictor

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AshleyT
2

Comments (2)
Tukup
Excellent link for snakes of Tennessee below. Click on North American Racer (Eastern Racer) and you'll see the juveniles and a perfect match for your snake. Hognose isn't found in Tennessee. Beautiful shot Melissa. http://www.tennsnakes.org/
AshleyT
Not sure what about this snake makes you think hognose, Joshua? The snake is way too long to be a hognose. Also has a white chin and brown nose with black around the eyes, that is characteristic of an eastern racer.
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PublishedJune 27, 2015

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