SNAKE
Posted by JEAN VOHOL on May 31, 2008
Q: THIS SNAKE GOT COUGH IN OUR AC UNIT....
CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT KIND IT IS OR ANYTHING ABOUT IT?
WE LIVE IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA
State: Florida
Habitat: suburban/yard
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A: What a shame to lose this snake! Thanks for the helpful photos.
Your snake is a Corn Snake (Elaphe guttata). This is a harmless snake that feeds mostly on small rodents so it's good to have around. Corn Snakes can vary a great deal in color but your snake has typical blotches on its back that are outlined in black and a very obvious checkerboard pattern on its belly.
Thanks for asking.
John Wiessinger ( June 1, 2008)
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