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Eastern Foxsnake

Pantherophis vulpinus

The Eastern Foxsnake is a beautiful snake with yellow and brown colors. It likes to hide in tall grass and is very good at climbing trees. This snake is friendly and helps keep the environment balanced.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Eastern Foxsnake is a large, non-venomous snake with a yellowish or light brown body covered in distinct dark brown or black blotches. Its head is often a reddish-orange, which becomes more vibrant with age. Its scales have faint ridges, giving it a slightly keeled texture.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderSerpentesFamilyColubridaeGenusPantherophis
Eastern Foxsnake
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Eastern Foxsnake

Category

Reptiles

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Despite its intimidating look and tail-rattling, this snake is completely harmless to humans.

Its unique musky scent often smells like a fox, giving it its clever name!

They "taste" the air with their flicking forked tongue to find food and friends.

Unlike many snakes, it loves to hide in old farm buildings and barns.

Special abilities

Ability

Rattlesnake Impersonator

Eastern Foxsnake can vibrate its tail rapidly because that helps them mimic a rattlesnake's warning, scaring predators away.

Ability

Mighty Muscles

Eastern Foxsnake has strong constricting muscles that help them squeeze and subdue their prey quickly.

Ability

Expert Climber

Eastern Foxsnake can climb trees and shrubs because that helps them find bird nests or escape danger from above.

Measurements & details

Length
90-180 cm
Weight
0.5-2 kg
Lifespan
10-20 years
Top Speed
5 km/h
Clutch Size
7-27
Incubation
55-65 days

Diet & Feeding

Snack on small rodents and birds, using their strong bodies to catch a meal!

Primary Foods

  • mice
  • voles
  • small birds
  • bird eggs

Foraging Methods

  • Ambush
  • Pursuit

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Foxsnake

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

If you see a snake, stay calm and watch from a distance. Never try to touch or catch it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Eastern Foxsnake?

90-180 cm

How much does Eastern Foxsnake weigh?

0.5-2 kg

How long does Eastern Foxsnake live?

10-20 years

How fast can Eastern Foxsnake move?

5 km/h

What does Eastern Foxsnake eat?

Snack on small rodents and birds, using their strong bodies to catch a meal!

Where is Eastern Foxsnake usually found?

Grasslands

How does Eastern Foxsnake hunt?

Ambush and Pursuit

How many eggs does Eastern Foxsnake lay?

7-27

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