Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

The Pine Snake is a large, powerful constrictor of the southeastern coastal plain. It is an aggressive hisser and tail-vibrator when disturbed. It excavates burrows in sandy soil and overwinters deep underground.

Habitat

Dry sandy soils in open pine barrens and longleaf pine flatwoods

Diet

Rodents, birds, and eggs

How common

Uncommon

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