This non-venomous snake features a distinctive pattern of yellow and brown or gray scales. A memorable fact is that it mimics the appearance of venomous snakes as a defense mechanism.
Habitat
Prefers grasslands, fields, and forest edges.
Diet
Carnivorous, primarily feeding on small mammals and birds.
How common
Uncommon
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