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Gray rat snake

Pantherophis spiloides

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

5' long rat snake spotted about to ambush a broad-headed skink but unfortunately our presence interrupted its hunt. Did a very credible rattlesnake impression and actually sounded like a rattler when it vibrated its tail in the dry leaves.

Habitat:

Woodland trail in Percy Warner park

Notes:

Taken with iphone in low light so not great quality but this was a very handsome snake.

Reference Links:

TN_ratsnake

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PublishedMay 28, 2014

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