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My Coloration Theory, Comments?

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Posted by: Ameron at Fri Oct 17 12:29:46 2008   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Ameron ]  
   

Fairly new to rat snakes, I've done much research over the last few weeks, referencing hundreds of sites for text & photos.

What I'm seeing is that coloration seems to be somewhat geographical:

1. Eastern specimens tend to be most solid & dark.

2. Mid range specimens tend to be black & white, with fading bands and solid tail.

3. Western specimens tend to have more red or rose coloration.

I'm I hasty in my judgment, or have you found this to be true also?

   

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