Snakes
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis quadrivittatus
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Ratsnake peaks from March to August.
Shows up in 5 ecoregions and 5 states
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Snakes
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis quadrivittatus
Description
Pantherophis quadrivittatus, commonly called the yellow ratsnake or eastern ratsnake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. Adult eastern rat snakes commonly measure 90 to 183 cm (2 ft 11 in to 6 ft 0 in) in total length (including tail), with a few exceeding 200 cm (6 ft 7 in).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Pantherophis quadrivittatus is found in the United States east of the Apalachicola River in Florida, east of the Piedmont in Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and south to the Florida Keys. The eastern rat snake occurs in a variety of habitats, including farmlands, hardwood forests, forested wetlands, thickets and fields adjacent to forests, isolated urban woodlots, and backyards that support populations of prey species.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The eastern rat snake is primarily active at night during the summer, and diurnal in the spring and fall. Eastern rat snakes hibernate during the winter underground or in deep crevices.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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States
About the Eastern Ratsnake
When is the Eastern Ratsnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Ratsnake peaks from March to August.
Where does the Eastern Ratsnake live?
It has enough records to show in 5 ecoregions and 5 states, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.