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Greg Longhurst
at Thu Mar 24 17:06:12 2011 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Greg Longhurst ]
That is a yellow ratsnake, aka chicken snake . They are probably the most beneficial snake we have. They grow to over seven feet in length & feed primarily on rodents, though they will eat the occasional bird or egg if the opportunity presents itself.
The young are blotched, turning to stripes after a year or so. The youngsters feed on treefrogs. A large adult will wreak havoc on a rat's nest, eating the mother & all the young in one meal.
~~Greg~~
Venomous Snakes of Florida
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RE: North Florida snake identification - Greg Longhurst, Thu Mar 24 17:06:12 2011