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Rat Snake

Pantherophis sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Grey-brown, about 4 ft long.

Habitat:

Beneath potting plant soil and Ivy leaves.

Notes:

Scared the bejeezus out of my sister!

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Comments (1)
Neil Ross
I had my own 'bejeezus' moment with a 9 ft carpet python, so I can totally sympathize with your sister. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/22182351 A great spotting, Maura. Would be awesome to get an exact ID.

Spotted for Missions

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Snakes of the Southeast U.S.
Mission
Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation

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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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