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The Eastern Fox Snake is large (adult length 3 - 5.5 feet/0.9-1.7 m), boldly patterned snake with large dark brown or black blotches down the middle of the back and smaller, alternating blotches along the sides of a yellowish to light brown body.
10 mar 2022 · In Short. There are 18 species of snakes in Michigan. The most common snakes in Michigan are water snakes and garter snakes. Snakes play a critically important role in the ecosystem as predators and prey. Michigan is home to many iconic snakes, like Smooth Green Snakes and Queen Snakes.
6 lut 2024 · The fox snake, also known as the Pantherophis vulpinus, is a non-venomous snake species that can be found in various regions of Michigan. These snakes are known for their unique physical appearance, size and length, as well as their distinct coloration and patterns.
Pantherophis vulpinus, commonly known as the foxsnake or the eastern fox snake, [2] is a species of nonvenomous rat snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to North America.
25 kwi 2024 · Learn about the eastern fox snake (Pantherophis vulpinus) – its size, color, range, habitat, diet, predators, lifespan, reproduction, and if it is poisonous
The Michigan DNR’s 60-Second Snakes video series talks about identification tips and information about Michigan’s snake species.
Eastern fox snakes are currently listed as a threatened species in the state of Michigan. The loss and pollution of wetland habitats, indiscriminate killing by people who think fox snakes are venomous, illegal collecting, and road kills are all factors in the decline of fox snakes.
