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Eastern Rat Snake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Spotting Image 1

Description:

I think it's a black rat snake... Is that right?

1 Species ID Suggestions

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AshleyT
AshleyT 10 years ago
Eastern Rat Snake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis Eastern Ratsnake: Field Guide to Maryland's Snakes (Order Squamata)- Discover Maryland's Herps - Wildlife and Heritage Service - Maryland Department of Natural Resources


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2 Comments

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AshleyT
AshleyT 10 years ago

Moved to reptiles.

BenjaminKabel
BenjaminKabel 10 years ago

Probably. From this picture it looks a bit heavy bodied, but not ridiculously so. Also, a snake belongs in the reptile category.

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hemcdowell
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hemcdowell

Maryland, USA

Spotted on Jun 23, 2013
Submitted on Jun 24, 2013

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