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The gray ratsnake is listed federally in Canada as "endangered" (Carolinean population) and "threatened" (Great Lakes – St. Lawrence population). [8] [10] In the state of Georgia, all indigenous, nonvenomous snakes are illegal to kill or capture, and are considered to be in the custody of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. [13]
Aquatic. Similar to banded water snake, with light brown-gray background and series of darker gray bands. Bands are wider at the top. Bands become increasingly disconnected, similar to young plain-bellied water snakes. Belly is blotched or striped. Labial (lip) scales have vertical stripes. [17] Brown water snake (Nerodia taxispilota). Aquatic.
In comparison to rat snake species at relatively colder regions, rat snake species at lower latitudes tend to be larger in size due to warmer climate conditions. As the global climate warms, the average body size of rat snakes at higher latitudes will become larger, which will allow the species to catch more prey and thus increase their overall ...
Georgia is home to about 47 species of snakes, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Snakes can be found from the mountains of north Georgia to the barrier islands along the ...
Appearance: These snakes are the smallest rattlesnakes, ranging from 16-23 inches long. Pigmy rattlesnakes have black spots with red or orange stripes all the way down its body.
These snakes normally have brown, gray, tan and yellow colors on their bodies, but some can also have pink hues. They also have chevron shapes along their backs.
Indigenous species include one species of crocodilian, 12 lizard species, 49 snake species, and 31 turtle species. Three native species have possibly been extirpated from the state. These include the eastern indigo snake , southern hognose snake and the mimic glass lizard .
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