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Yellow Rat Snake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Photo by LivanEscudero
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Commonly found near pinelands, hardwood hammocks, swamps, marshes, prairies, agricultural fields, and residential areas.

Notes:

This beautiful snake was hanging on the branches of a shrub in the butterfly garden of this Botanical Garden right by the path. I had never seen a snake here before and this one was a new spotting for me, so it was very exciting. It was either cold and sluggish from the night or very tame as it did not move despite a number of people taking pictures quite close to it.

Reference Links:

Pantherophis alleghaniensis :: Florida Museum of Natural History

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PublishedFebruary 26, 2017

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