Record #:

6782

Author(s):

Snelson, Franklin F.; Palmer, William M.

Abstract:

One of North Carolina's largest snakes is the pine snake, which can attain a maximum length of over six feet. It is easily recognized by its whitish coloration and brown or rust-colored blotches down its back and by its loud hissing when disturbed. Because it feeds mostly upon rats, mice, and other small mammals, it is considered a beneficial species.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 29 Issue 3, Mar 1965, p19, il

Subject(s):

Pituophis melanoleucus