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Yellow Rat Snake

Elaphe obsoleta quadrivittata

Description:

A powerful constrictor and the best tree climber of all Florida snakes. Video shows snake swimming.

Habitat:

Pinecraft Park...a hardwood hammock.

Notes:

They release a pungent musk that domestic cats respond to like catnip.

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ceherzog
Spotted by
ceherzog

Sarasota, Florida, USA

Spotted on Apr 9, 2012
Submitted on Apr 9, 2012

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