Beautiful Red Rat Snake
The Red Rat Snake, often
called the corn snake in
Florida, live near pinelands, hardwood hammocks, swamps,
agricultural fields, and
residential areas.
Corn snakes are one of the
most colorful snakes in Florida.
Adult Red rat Snakes are orangish-brown with black bordered orange, red, or brownish blotches. The belly usually is a black and white checkerboard pattern, though orange may also be present. The underside of the tail has 2 black stripes.
Adult red rat snakes reach a length of 18-44 inches.
Red rat Snakes are found throughout
peninsular Florida. The species ranges west to
Louisiana to north to southern New Jersey.
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