I think it might be a rat snake or some kind of black racer, but not sure. It knotted up when I took the pic which was weird, is that a defense mechanism? I live in Nashville, TN.
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What kind of snake is this?
Tryptoboz
Jul 19, 2011 09:18 PM
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herplover1978
Jul 20, 2011 12:35 AM
Black Ratsnake (Pantherophis obsoletus)
They scrunch up like that when they are nervous.
Josh
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DMong
Jul 20, 2011 09:22 AM
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Tryptoboz
Jul 21, 2011 03:04 AM
Thanks for the answer, I kinda thought it was.
liljenni
Jul 20, 2011 05:42 AM
Nice picture--of a black rat snake,I think it is a defence mechanism-to make themselves look like a branch,I think its neat.I've seen some other snakes do it,but not nearly as pronouced as a black rat.
