Snakes
Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Foxsnake peaks from May to September.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 2 states
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Snakes
Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Description
Pantherophis ramspotti, commonly known as the western fox snake, is a species of rat snake in the family Colubridae.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
P. ramspotti is found in the upper Midwestern United States, west of the Mississippi River. The range of the closely related Pantherophis vulpinus is east of the Mississippi River.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Eggs are laid in humus in old stumps and under logs.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Western Foxsnake
When is the Western Foxsnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Foxsnake peaks from May to September.
Where does the Western Foxsnake live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 2 states, including Iowa and Minnesota.