Western Fox Snake (Mintonius vulpinus)

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Photo by beaker98

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41.4585, -90.103

Field Notes

Habitat:

Canal/deciduous habitat

Notes:

This little juvenile fox snake was not happy I was there at all. Repeated strikes at the lens along with vibrating tail. I couldn't even get any side shots and it was not about to give up.

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Comments (5)

Neil Ross

I was going to remark on the patterns which look very similar to some pythons I've seen. Being a constrictor goes a long way in explaining that.

beaker98

Yeah Neil, he made me nervous a couple of times, but they are harmless. They do mimic rattlesnakes by vibrating their tales, which is a really cool behavior, but they are constrictors. Thanks for taking interest in my photos!

Neil Ross

Like a rattle snake? You're game. Just to see that strike posture would be enough to send me packing, photos or no photos. So glad you got these, because this one is a real beauty.

beaker98

Thanks ulvalactuca77! He was really not happy with me at all:)

ulvalactuca77

What a beauty!

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Western Fox Snake

Mintonius vulpinus

41.4585, -90.103

Field Notes

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