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Eastern Rat Snake (Juvenile)

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

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35.1782, -80.8489

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Description:

The juvenile rat snakes look nothing like their parents that are solid black on top and white & black on their bellies. They are often mistaken because of their pattern for our venomous Copperhead snake and sadly killed. Maybe that look-a-likeness helps serve as a defense mechanism for the babies to make others think they are venomous.

Habitat:

urban schoolyard

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