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Pantherophis spiloides
Large, colorful ratsnake (~ 2 meters long). Lots of yellow and brown, strongly patterned.
Cedar glade
These snakes are often called chicken snakes in the south because of their propensity to enter chicken coops and eat the eggs. This one is in a defensive position and ready to strike. It would periodically vibrate its tail to warn us off, a common threat display.
Spotted on Apr 20, 2014
Submitted on Jun 1, 2014
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wonderful spotting lisa!