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Texas (Black) Rat Snake

Pantheropis obsoletus

Photo by ShellyCox
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large black snake with white chin and belly. May reach lengths up to 7 feet.

Habitat:

Farms, gardens, parks, rural, suburban and urban

Notes:

This one was photographed feeding on chicken eggs in our hen house.

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Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation

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PublishedJuly 7, 2013

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