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Yellow Rat Snake

Elaphe obsoleta quadrivittata

Description:

Yellow Rat snakes are constrictors that feed primarily on rodents and birds.

Habitat:

They can be found in a large portion of the northern hemisphere.

Notes:

This particular snake is feeding on a juvenile Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata).

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3 Comments

AnjaliAnantharam
AnjaliAnantharam 12 years ago

Nice action captured..

Atul
Atul 12 years ago

very well taken pic! nice action shot!

auntnance123
auntnance123 12 years ago

A snake WILL eat something bigger than its head: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/707...
Cool picture.

e s c
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e s c

Florida, USA

Spotted on Aug 16, 2011
Submitted on Dec 16, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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