Queen Snake (Regina septemvittata)

Found throughout the western half of NC except above ~2500', these snakes specialize in eating crayfish and are found in streams and rivers with rocks.
Queen Snake (Regina septemvittata) Queen Snake (Regina septemvittata)
Eno River, Durham Co., NC
2 July 2005

This adult was a little over 2 feet long or so.

Queen Snake (Regina septemvittata) Queen Snake (Regina septemvittata)
Eno River, Durham Co., NC
2 July 2005

Note the round pupils on this non-venomous snake.

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