Large (5+ feet)
Slender, solid black color, may have a white chin
May be confused for other large, black snakes
Most quickly flee from a threat
Juveniles look very different from adults, they are grayish colored with darker blotches
Large (5+ feet)
Slender, solid black color, may have a white chin
May be confused for other large, black snakes
Most quickly flee from a threat
Juveniles look very different from adults, they are grayish colored with darker blotches
Found in nearly any habitat, but are more abundant near forest edges, old fields, or wetland edges
Found throughout the eastern US
Peace of mind
May bite if handled (non-venomous)
Keep food sources away from the home
Preventative treatment with a product that snakes find repellent