Pine Woods Snake (Rhadinaea flavilata)

In North Carolina, found only in sandy soils of the southeastern coastal plain. These small snakes are harmless to humans.


Pine Woods Snake (Rhadinaea flavilata) Pine Woods Snake (Rhadinaea flavilata)
New Hanover Co., NC
28 Apr 2013

Shiny reddish-brown above with a darker head and shiny pale below.

Pine Woods Snake (Rhadinaea flavilata) Pine Woods Snake (Rhadinaea flavilata)
New Hanover Co., NC
28 Apr 2013

Dark line extends behind eye

Pine Woods Snake (Rhadinaea flavilata) Pine Woods Snake (Rhadinaea flavilata)
New Hanover Co., NC
28 Apr 2013

Pine Woods Snake (Rhadinaea flavilata) Pine Woods Snake (Rhadinaea flavilata)
New Hanover Co., NC
28 Apr 2013

Belly is pale with a hint of yellow/cream color.

Pine Woods Snake (Rhadinaea flavilata) Pine Woods Snake (Rhadinaea flavilata)
New Hanover Co., NC
28 Apr 2013



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