- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Rat Snake
- Creator:
- Alabama Extension
- Date of Original:
- 2020-05-14
- Subject:
- Snakes--Georgia
Reptiles--Georgia
Rat snakes--Georgia - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- color photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- Rat snakes (Elaphe obsoleta) are commonly found in wooded or swampy areas. Known as the "chicken snake" in farming areas because they will readily eat chicks and chicken eggs, rat snakes also enter barns in search of mice and rats. Like corn snakes, they are very good climbers.
Photograph of a rat snake. Rat snakes (Elaphe obsoleta) are commonly found in wooded or swampy areas. Known as the "chicken snake" in farming areas because they will readily eat chicks and chicken eggs, rat snakes also enter barns in search of mice and rats. Like corn snakes, they are very good climbers. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/geography-environment/reptiles-and-amphibians/m-3318/
- Digital Object URL:
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/alabama_extension/49984861877/
- Rights Holder:
- Courtesy of David Scott
Image from Alabama Extension - Additional Rights Information:
- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/geography-environment/reptiles-and-amphibians
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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