Gray Ratsnake (Pantherophis spiloides)

Initially found "playing dead" on a dirt road. It didn't particularly like being moved from that location and got into striking position! Etowah County, AL, US. May 9, 2018.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

60mm focal length...courageous! Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  I'm not afraid of nonvenomous snakes :) It was a little grumpy, but I wasn't worried! I was more concerned with getting it off of the road! :D Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    I hear you. My problem is that I have the 3rd person syndrome, where when looking through a view finder, I forget about real world danger. Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      I totally have that at times! I also don't have the strongest of constitutions, so I've almost fallen down ridges trying to get a better look at something. It isn't uncommon for me to stand up and almost fall over backwards due to dizziness or weakness! I'm lucky to have a great hiking partner, my husband! Posted 7 years ago

The Gray ratsnake

The gray ratsnake is a species of nonvenomous snake in the genus "Pantherophis" in the subfamily Colubrinae. The gray ratsnake is one of about ten species within the "Pantherophis" genus of American ratsnakes.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling