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Snakes
Baird's Ratsnake
Pantherophis bairdi
Across the regions where it's common, the Baird's Ratsnake peaks from April to August.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state
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Snakes
Baird's Ratsnake
Pantherophis bairdi
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Description
Pantherophis bairdi is a species of harmless snake in the family Colubridae. Adults of P. bairdi may reach 64 to 140 cm (25 to 55 in) in total length (including tail).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
P. bairdi is found in the United States in the Big Bend region of western Texas, as well as in northern Mexico in the Mexican states of Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas. The species is native to the southwestern United States and adjacent northeastern Mexico.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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TexasAbout the Baird's Ratsnake
When is the Baird's Ratsnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Baird's Ratsnake peaks from April to August.
Where does the Baird's Ratsnake live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including Texas.