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Black Rat Snake

Elaphe Obsoleta Obsoleta

Photo by scott5
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Black smooth scales with light yellowish pattern on skin between scales. Almost like a diamond shaped pattern. Checkerboard spots on belly.

Habitat:

Woods, houses, rocks.

Notes:

Avid exterminator of rats and mice.

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PublishedDecember 19, 2011

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