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Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

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Description:

Gray and brownish snake. About a foot long and half inch diameter.

Habitat:

Under leaves in yard


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LisaPowers
LisaPowers a month ago
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides Snakes of Louisiana | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

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LisaPowers
LisaPowers a month ago

A very pretty spotting demonstrating the climbing ability of these snakes.

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Kenneth Reid
Kenneth Reid 7 months ago

And def. Pantherophis obsoletus

Kenneth Reid
Kenneth Reid 7 months ago

Not Venomous at all. Great find!

ChristineWalshLeblanc
ChristineWalshLeblanc 7 months ago

I hope so. Non poisonous right?

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Liam
Liam 7 months ago

Could be a young Rat Snake, Pantherophis obsoletus.

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Spotted by ChristineWalshLeblanc

Louisiana, USA

Lat: 30.31, Long: -92.14

Spotted on Sep 22, 2012
Submitted on Sep 22, 2012

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