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Yellow Rat Snake

Elaphe obsoleta quadrivittata

Photo by Ric3
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Field Notes

Description:

They generally are yellowish (degrees of color) w/ four black strips.

Habitat:

Common species. Found in many areas - residential, agricultural, pine lands, and hardwoods and swamps.

Notes:

Sometimes call chicken snakes. They are good climbers and swimmers. They are good to eradicate rodents.

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