The Bullsnake is one of the largest snakes in North America, sometimes exceeding 8 feet. When threatened, it hisses loudly and vibrates its tail, effectively mimicking a rattlesnake. An important rodent predator on the Great Plains.
Habitat
Prairie grasslands, agricultural fields, and sandy shrublands
Diet
Rodents, ground squirrels, rabbits, and birds
How common
Common
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