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Yellow Rat Snake

Elaphe obsoleta quadrivittata

Photo by e s c
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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow Rat snakes are constrictors that feed primarily on rodents and birds.

Habitat:

They can be found in a large portion of the northern hemisphere.

Notes:

This particular snake is feeding on a juvenile Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata).

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Comments (3)
Atul
very well taken pic! nice action shot!
auntnance123
A snake WILL eat something bigger than its head: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7078954 Cool picture.

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PublishedDecember 16, 2011

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