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Corn Snake
Elaphe guttata guttata 

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Range: Southeastern United States
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Habitat: Often found in fields around barns and stables. May be found in trees or on the ground.
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Diet: Rats, mice and small birds
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Fun Facts:
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  • The corn snake is a constrictor; it coils around its prey quickly.
  • The belly is checkered in black and white.
  • When cornered, it displays a pattern of hissing and vibrating of its sharp tail.
  • When found in the open, it will often stand its ground and defend itself.



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