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Like most snakes - their underside consists of long, rectangular scales. They are usually white or cream-coloured (the underside doesn't need camouflaging) The scales overlap in the direction of their tail - enabling them to gain purchase on the ground as they move forwards.
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What type of snake has a checkerboard pattern on the belly I was told that is a corn snake but it does not look like one?
Most likely it is either a corn snake or a mix breed with corn snake in there. In many areas the corn snakes and the black snakes (rat snakes, racer snakes . . .) will breed and you will see either a full or partial checkerboard pattern on the belly of the snake.
Species of snakes?
There are the constrictors, which include the boa family and the python family. The venemous snakes such as cobras and rattle snakes. The non venomous snakes like garter snakes, king snakes, and the rat snake.
How can you tell a rat snake and a corn snake apart?
Rat snakes are generally black whereas corn snakes are orangey yellowy and look like ground up corn.
What species of snakes live in Texas?
There are 123 venomous snakes in Texas and 3456 non-venomous snakes in Texas.
What kinds of snakes do hawks eat?
all kinds of snakes! like rat snakes, corn snakes, any they can get their tallons on! as long as their not poisones.
Is a rat snake the same as a rattle snake?
Rat snakes and rattle snakes are not the same thing. Rat snakes are constrictors, and have little to no venom. Rattle snakes are venomous and have large quantities of venom. Rat snakes are commonly kept as pets, but rattlesnakes are not.
Do rattlesnakes and rat snakes interbreed?
No, rattlesnakes and rat snakes cannot interbreed.
Are corn snakes poison?
No, like all rat snakes the corn snake is non-venomous. They are constrictors.
What are economic importance of snakes?
Snakes are part of the food chain. The rat population would grow without them, then more sells would occur for rat poisons. Look at the food chain aspect.
What class of vertebrates is a black rat snake in?
Snakes, including rat snakes, are reptiles.
How do you find diurnal snakes in Massachusetts?
There are 14 types of snakes in Massachusetts. Some of which are diurnal, These are tips on finding these creatures. 1. When to find snakes = When looking for snakes in MA make sure its a sunny day in the Spring, Summer, and early and mid fall. The temperature should be between 65-85 degrees. Tip ( snakes don't like it when goes lower than 65 or 85 degrees). But that doesn't go for most snakes, Some snakes like Brown Snakes, Red-belly snakes, and Ring neck snakes like the temperature cooler like 55. In addition the best time to find these snakes is in the Spring. In the summer these snakes are found under logs and rocks. But some snakes like Black racers like extreme heat 85 or 90+ 2 Where to find snakes = It depends on what snakes your looking for. I most commonly see snakes in Woodland parks. But for example smooth Green snakes like grassland habitats, and Hog nose snakes like sandy areas. Garter snakes the most common snakes in Massachusetts can be found in virtually every habitat in Massachusetts. Other snakes you have to look a little harder. 3 What snakes will I come across = Garter snakes, Milk snakes, Northern Water snakes, Brown snakes, Black Racers, Ribbon snakes, Smooth Green snakes, Red Belly snakes, Ring Neck snakes Some of are more uncommon snakes like Hog nose snakes, Black rat snakes, Timber Rattlesnakes, and Northern copperheads, and Worm snakes can be found but are harder to find. Snakes like Red Belly snakes, Ring Neck snakes, Brown snakes, and some times Copperheads are nocturnal in Summer. Copperheads are most commonly found during daylight hours. Also some snakes like Ring Neck snakes can be found on cool cloudy or foggy summer mornings.
Are rat snakes and corn snakes the same?
Well, yes! Corn Snakes are a specie of rat snake so there is no way thy can be different. They are also many different types of rat snakes and many different types of corn snakes but that's a different matter. So the final answer is that they are the same for corn snakes are a specie of rat snake.
