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Gray Rat Snake

Pantherophis spiloides

Photo by JeffreyDuby
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30.5986, -85.2714

Field Notes

Description:

Non-Venomous- Average adult size is 36-72 inches (91.4-182.8 cm), record is 84.25 inches (213.9 cm). Juveniles and adults are gray with dark blotches. The belly is sandy-gray with dark square blotches. The underside of the tail typically has 2 dark stripes. The scales are weakly keeled, and there are 25-27 dorsal scale rows at midbody. The pupil is round.

Habitat:

Stream

Reference Links:

FLMNH - Gray Rat Snake (Pantherophis spiloides)

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PublishedMay 23, 2013

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