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Close-up of Florida Pinesnake (Pituophis melanoleucus mugitus) These large snakes spend much of their lives underground, so I was very pleased to see this one crawling slowly through the leaf litter. Florida Pinesnake,Geotagged,Pituophis melanoleucus mugitus,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Close-up of Florida Pinesnake (Pituophis melanoleucus mugitus)

These large snakes spend much of their lives underground, so I was very pleased to see this one crawling slowly through the leaf litter.

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The Florida Pinesnake

The Florida pinesnake (Pituophis melanoleucus mugitus) is one of three subspecies of pinesnakes found in the southeastern United States. Adult Florida pinesnakes have a variable pattern of dark brown or rust-colored blotches on a light cream to tan background (and belly) color.

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By John Sullivan

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Uploaded Jan 3, 2016. Captured Apr 29, 2004 06:17 in 1764-1798 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905, USA.
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  • PENTAX *ist D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/20s
  • ISO400
  • 320mm