Record #:

8170

Author(s):

Snelson, Franklin F.; Palmer, William M.

Abstract:

The Carolina pygmy rattlesnake is characterized by its small size, tiny rattle, and typical pit viper appearance. Its coloration is highly variable, running the gamut from gray to brick red. Most adult snakes measure around eighteen inches, but a few approaching two feet have been found in North Carolina. Its preferred habitat is in the Sandhills and southeastern part of the state.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 30 Issue 9, Sept 1966, p7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sistrurus

Record #:

8173

Author(s):

Snelson, Franklin F.; Palmer, William M.

Abstract:

The northern water snake is harmless to man, but it is often killed by fishermen and others who believe it to be dangerous. In the state this species is found primarily in the Piedmont and in the mountains at an elevation up to 3,500 feet. Its favorite habitats are streams, rivers, lakes, and farm ponds. The water snake, a beneficial predator, prefers amphibians and fishes for food. It is of prime importance in controlling fish populations and preventing small specimens from completely taking over a water area.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 30 Issue 10, Oct 1966, p23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Northern water snake

Record #:

8198

Author(s):

Snelson, Franklin F.; Palmer, William M.

Abstract:

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest and most impressive of all the venomous snakes in North Carolina. Adults measure between four and five feet, but some exceed six feet in length. This snake lives mostly in the Coastal Plain and is slow to retreat when its habitat is invaded. Its diet consists of rabbits and other small mammals.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 31 Issue 3, Mar 1967, p23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake

Record #:

8201

Author(s):

Snelson, Franklin F.; Palmer, William M.

Abstract:

Because of its slender shape and the leaf green color on top of its body, the rough green snake is not easily confused with other snakes. It is probably the most arboreal of the state's native snakes, and most specimens are discovered in vines, trees, or shrubs. This snake is distributed over most of the state and in mountain regions has been found at elevations of 2,500 feet. Its preferred food is spiders and insects.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 31 Issue 5, May 1967, p13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rough green snake

Record #:

8315

Author(s):

Snelson, Franklin F.; Palmer, William M.

Abstract:

The canebrake rattlesnake is one of the most impressive and colorful of all the eastern rattlesnakes. It commonly attains a length of almost five feet. In North Carolina it is found most frequently in the low grounds and pocosins of the Coastal Plain. Breeding occurs in the spring, and the young are born alive. Small mammals make up the main food of this snake.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 32 Issue 2, Feb 1968, p24, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rattlesnakes; Crotalus horridus atricaudatus

Record #:

8318

Author(s):

Snelson, Franklin F.; Palmer, William M.

Abstract:

This poisonous snake is identified by shiny rings of red, yellow, and black, completely encircling its body, a black snout, and the contact of red and yellow rings. Its habitat in the state is in the southeastern Coastal Plain. It is an elusive snake, and very little is known of its breeding habits or its young. Small snakes and lizards make up the main part of its diet.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 32 Issue 4, Apr 1968, p11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Micrurus; Poisonous snakes; Coral snakes

Record #:

30047

Author(s):

Seidel, Michael E.; Palmer, William M.

Abstract:

Cooter and redbelly turtles are aquatic species that inhabit the southeastern United States. Taxonomic relationships in the genus Pseudemys have been unclear due to an extensive history of species-subspecies revisions. This study analyzed and compared morphological characteristics of various turtle species in North Carolina and Virginia drainage systems.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 17, Dec 1991, p105-135, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Turtles

Record #:

30133

Author(s):

Lee, David S.; Palmer, William M.

Abstract:

Information is presented on the occurrence of five species of marine turtles in North Carolina waters. The leatherback and loggerhead sea turtles, the two most commonly occurring species, are emphasized. Unpublished records indicate that the leatherback typically occurs in North Carolina throughout the warmer months in relatively shallow shelf waters, and may not be an open-ocean wanderer.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 5, July 1981, p96-105, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Leatherback turtle; Sea turtles--Research