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Northern ring snake

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Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Ratsnake/Black Rat Snake

Pantherophis obsoletus

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Tukup
Hi Mattheau. There are only 14 snakes native to Connecticutt. Of those only 2 are black. The white jaw easily distinguishes it from the Black Racer/Eastern Racer (Coluber constrictor constrictor). Beautiful snake.
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PublishedMay 26, 2016

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