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Western rat snake

Elpaphe obseleta

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

This snake prefers heavily wooded areas and is known for having excellent climbing ability, including the ability to climb the trunk of large mature trees without the aid of branches. This snake is a competent swimmer, but usually uses this ability only to travel to additional hunting territory.

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

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Western rat snake

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Snakes of North Carolina

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PublishedJuly 7, 2013

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