Eastern Pinesnake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Description
How to Identify
Very large, powerful snake with dark blotches on a white, cream, or gray background and a small pointed head.
Size
Usually 48-66 inches.
Diet
Pocket gophers, mice, rats, rabbits, and ground-nesting birds and eggs.
Habitat
Open pine forests and sandy soils suitable for burrowing.
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Location
Where it is found
Rare and scattered in the Mountains, Sandhills, and Coastal Plain.