Northern Pine Snake - (Pituophis Melanoleucus)

Common Name

Northern Pinesnake

Scientific Name

Pituophis Melanoleucus

Characteristics

Pine snakes have a distinctively audible hiss.

Habitat

Woodlands

Size

May attain a length over 6 feet.

Identifying Marks

This spotted snake has black or dark brown blotches on a white or light gray background.

Diet

Small mammals and other warm-blooded prey.

Breeding

Between 3-24 whitish-colored eggs are laid annually

Myths and Lore

Venom Effects

Non-Venomous

Pet Potential

I would rate this one as having a mild pet interest bearing in mind its size and the need for a larger habitat.

Additional Info

In West Virginia, it is known from only one section of Monroe County where just one specimen has been collected.

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