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18-APR-2009 Daniel D. Dye

Red Rat Snake (Elaphe guttata guttata)

North Florida

For more information please visit: http://www.floridabackyardsnakes.com/

Nikon D40 ,Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom
1/250s f/10.0 at 38.0mm iso400 hide exif
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Date/Time18-Apr-2009 13:18:56
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D40
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length38 mm
Exposure Time1/250 sec
Aperturef/10
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programmanual (1)
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Guest 29-Dec-2018 04:34
I live in Palmetto Fl saw one in are drive way when i was taking the dog out to nigh
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Henry 01-May-2018 17:35
Saw one next to the wren nest on the grill under the grill cover. I'm guessing about 12-15 inches
Wilbur by the sea, fl
Guest 18-May-2017 17:33
Mail truck ran over one at the mail box. 5/19/2017 Oldsmar.Fl.
Guest 02-May-2017 04:05
saw one in my driveway tonight. 5/1/2017. south venice, florida.about 24 inches long.
Guest 11-Feb-2017 23:01
Found a small 3 footer in our friends artificial flower basket on their front porch Superbowl night as the temps were dropping. Looking for warmer hiding place no doubt. I picked up the basket and released it outside in the flower bed. Beautiful colors....
steph 10-Jun-2016 02:28
Beautiful snake , I caught one in my back yard and i decided to keep it , but i am not sure what to feed it , also is it safe to handle without being bitten ?
Nina N. 18-Mar-2016 20:48
I saw one of these in my backyard; she was *gorgeous* n at least 4' long! My dog found her curled up along fence line, scared her n she started 'running'. I jogged along side of her entire length of yard (not too close) admiring her beauty (kept dog away but know my presence scared her :( ). Im sure was female cuz my bf found a bunch of babies under old, unused dog house -- he killed em with a hoe before he told me bout him; he was SO angry n forbid him to ever do such a thing again!! Sadly, I haven't seen her since.
Guest 07-Dec-2015 12:53
Found one sleeping in a towel on a rack in my yard. Saw he was harmless so I picked him up and was surprised he had to be a little over five feet. Put him up in the trees I have growing over the fence
Anne 08-Oct-2015 10:28
I found on of these in my house curled up next to my dog. Thankfully she didn't realise it was there. Is there anything I can do to get it out of the house besides catching it?
Tim 01-May-2015 13:26
I was cleaning brush/weeds from around base of a Crape Myrtle bush and saw this snake slither up into the dense foliage. As I cut back the bush I noticed it had taken up residence in an abandoned birds nest, all curled up and cozy. I didn't know whether to kill it or not. I found your site and it is non-venomous; I will leave her alone. I live in Central Florida.
Thx for your website, super pics!
Tim 01-May-2015 13:25
I was cleaning brush/weeds from around base of a Crape Myrtle bush and saw this snake slither up into the dense foliage. As I cut back the bush I noticed it had taken up residence in an abandoned birds nest, all curled up and cozy. I didn't know whether to kill it or not. I found your site and it is non-venomous; I will leave her alone. I live in Central Florida.
Thx for your website, super pics!
Tim 01-May-2015 13:25
I was cleaning brush/weeds from around base of a Crape Myrtle bush and saw this snake slither up into the dense foliage. As I cut back the bush I noticed it had taken up residence in an abandoned birds nest, all curled up and cozy. I didn't know whether to kill it or not. I found your site and it is non-venomous; I will leave her alone. I live in Central Florida.
Thx for your website, super pics!
Tim 01-May-2015 13:25
I was cleaning brush/weeds from around base of a Crape Myrtle bush and saw this snake slither up into the dense foliage. As I cut back the bush I noticed it had taken up residence in an abandoned birds nest, all curled up and cozy. I didn't know whether to kill it or not. I found your site and it is non-venomous; I will leave her alone. I live in Central Florida.
Thx for your website, super pics!
Tim 01-May-2015 13:25
I was cleaning brush/weeds from around base of a Crape Myrtle bush and saw this snake slither up into the dense foliage. As I cut back the bush I noticed it had taken up residence in an abandoned birds nest, all curled up and cozy. I didn't know whether to kill it or not. I found your site and it is non-venomous; I will leave her alone. I live in Central Florida.
Thx for your website, super pics!
Tim 01-May-2015 13:25
I was cleaning brush/weeds from around base of a Crape Myrtle bush and saw this snake slither up into the dense foliage. As I cut back the bush I noticed it had taken up residence in an abandoned birds nest, all curled up and cozy. I didn't know whether to kill it or not. I found your site and it is non-venomous; I will leave her alone. I live in Central Florida.
Thx for your website, super pics!
Guest 18-Nov-2014 04:14
I found one of these wrapped around my drill charging trying to keep warm. Freaked me out until I looked it up. Set him out in a local grove. Not a snake fan but respect life u
Daniel D. Dye12-Nov-2014 15:16
Yes they do, Bob.
Bob 11-Nov-2014 03:32
Hi, Bob from Homestead. Just found one of these laying across our driveway. Do these snakes live so far south?
Fred 15-Sep-2014 11:13
Have one living in a peat moss bag when I work he moves out and returns when I'm done
Guest 22-Oct-2013 17:47
Just saw my first Red Rat Snake by my pond in Sumterville, Fl. (Central)
It must have been a baby because it was only about as big around as my finger and 12 inches long. Sadly it was killed by our Yorkie Elee who is a veracious hunter. It is a beautiful snake.
mike 25-Aug-2013 05:08
I got bitten by one and didn't now it, my elbow was all black and you could see the bite marks. They have a lot of bacteria, I was on an if for four hours.. I HATE SNAKES
Guest 30-Apr-2013 21:44
I don't like snakes by any means what can I do to get rid of them?
Brian 11-Nov-2010 15:24
Gorgeous specimen.
Gene Adams 17-Mar-2010 14:28
Hi,
My name is Gene from Key Largo. Your picture of the Rat Snake is great. We have one in our yard and I great photos last night.
Daniel D. Dye30-Jan-2010 16:06
That's correct, Debbie. They also eat birds and their eggs occasionally. Immature Red Rat snakes will eat lizards and tree frogs as well. If you see one, you will probably see others. It all depends on the population of these snakes in your area. Please visit www.floridabackyardsnakes.com for more on Florida snakes.

Daniel
Debbie 28-Jan-2010 21:43
I saw a red rat snake in my back yard.....what do they eat ? Rats? mice? if one is there another???
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