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Corn Snake
Elaphe guttata guttata
Range:	Southeastern United States
Habitat:	Often found in fields around barns and stables. May be found in trees or on the ground.
Diet:	Rats, mice and small birds
Fun Facts:	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.