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Hey Gang,

I run a rescue here in WI and I received what I am sure is a pine. If someone can confirm and possibly hint towards locality that would be peachy. With the rescue, I usually have balls burms balls and boas, so this is a nice change. I am a python person at heart but I do like the pits.

I realize the snake is underweight. It is sweet as pie however and will end up eventually in a good home. It was abandoned in an apartment for at least the months of may and june. I have no clue as to the feeding of this animal prior to 10 days ago. He is set up proper for a pit and preparing to shed. I plan on giving him a few days to settle and drop that skin (eyes are blue so should be soon now) and then plump him up.

Here are a few photos.





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Cindy
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looks like a fox snake.
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Michael Enriquez

that would be a Fox Snake

...in the vernacular of your region. Scientifically it is a Western Fox Snake (Elaphe vulpina vulpina, I still recognize two subspecies). In other areas it is referred to as a copperhead, a timber snake, or spotted adder, but indeed it is a western fox.

Bart

>>...in the vernacular of your region. Scientifically it is a Western Fox Snake (Elaphe vulpina vulpina, I still recognize two subspecies). In other areas it is referred to as a copperhead, a timber snake, or spotted adder, but indeed it is a western fox.
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>>Bart

Thank you very much! I am hoping to get it rehabbed nicely, and get it to its own home eventually, and I would like that home to know exactly what it is. I do appreciate the correction, and will def us the correct subspecies.
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Cindy
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Cindy,

I agree with the previous replies - you've got a fox snake. You mention finding it a home, which I assume means in captivity. Be aware of the laws in your state concerning native species (which the fox snake is in your state), as it may be illegal to possess that animal. Just a heads-up.

-Cole

>>Cindy,
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>>I agree with the previous replies - you've got a fox snake. You mention finding it a home, which I assume means in captivity. Be aware of the laws in your state concerning native species (which the fox snake is in your state), as it may be illegal to possess that animal. Just a heads-up.
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>>-Cole

Thanks for the heads up Cole, and I did check that already. They are listed as common in the state so their is no restriction on keeping them in captivity. I do try to get natives into educational homes for that reason however. I do a lot of educational events, and the biggest misconception by the public in WI is that it is too cold to have native herps, let alone venomous snakes. People usually have a look of shock when I talk briefly about our native rattlers.
WI DNR Fox snake page

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