Pantherophis vulpinus, commonly known as the foxsnake or the eastern fox snake, [2] is a species of nonvenomous rat snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to North America.

Apr 25, 2024 · The eastern fox snake or eastern foxsnake is a species of rat snake in the Colubridae family. It is endemic to the eastern Great Lakes region of the US and adjacent western Ontario in …

Dec 26, 2019 · The fox snake is a nonvenomous North American rat snake. Learn about the different species, habitat, and conservation status.

After mating, the female lays eight to 27 eggs in June or July. The eggs stick to each other and are placed in rotting logs, rotting stumps, leaf litter or sawdust piles. The name “foxsnake” comes from an …

The fox snake (genus pantherophis) refers to two similar subspecies of non-venomous snakes found in North America. The two recognized subspecies are the western fox snake (P.vulpinus) and the …

Feb 26, 2022 · Fox snakes are a type of non-venomous rat snake that inhabit areas of North America east and west of the Mississippi from Missouri north into southern Ontario, Canada.

Eastern Fox Snakes are usually found near water, and are capable of swimming long distances over open offshore waters and between islands. This species deposits its eggs in or under the soil, woody …

Natural History: A diurnal constrictor that, like many other snakes, often vibrates its tail when threatened. Active early spring through late autumn, even on warm winter days when drawn from its underground …

The Eastern fox snake (Pantherophis vulpinus) is a species of rat snake native to North America. It is a non-venomous colubrid. The scientific name of this species ‘vulpinus’ means ‘fox-like’. Fox snakes …

The Eastern Fox Snake (*Pantherophis vulpinus*), native to the Great Lakes region of North America, is a non-venomous snake admired for its striking yellow-brown coloration and bold dark blotches.