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Coluber constrictor constrictor
Imagine my surprise finding this beauty sunning on the side of the house where I live! Black snake with a white chin, throat and tip of the snout. Black tongue. Very fast moving and alert. Did not attempt to escape when I was taking pictures, rather, came closer to the camera for investigation. The snake was mildly concerned at my presence and was vibrating his/her tail a bit in defense when I got a little too close for the snake to be comfortable. Harmless to humans.
Yard with small areas of temperate woodlands bordering.
Spotted on Mar 26, 2015
Submitted on May 23, 2015
5 Comments
I love that second shot!
Awesome! Nice snakes to have around
Ashley, we are still staying with my parents, so this is in their yard, but yes, I guess. Haha! I am pretty sure I spotted this snake again hanging out under the edge of the driveway (space under the cement block near the garage door). My mom found a 5+ foot long shed skin (all intact) from one of these (maybe from this very snake!) a couple of weeks ago. I have it. :-)
Great find Forest Dragon! I love the first two photos.
Yay! First snake in your yard?