Snakes
Eastern Foxsnake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Foxsnake peaks from May to August.
Shows up in 4 ecoregions and 4 states
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Snakes
Eastern Foxsnake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Description
Pantherophis vulpinus, commonly known as the foxsnake or the eastern fox snake, is a species of nonvenomous rat snake in the family Colubridae. Adult eastern foxsnakes are 3 to 6 feet (0.91 to 1.83 m) in total length (including tail) and have a short, flattened snout.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
P. vulpinus is found in the upper midwestern United States east of the Mississippi River. The geographic range of the closely related western fox snake (Pantherophis ramspotti) is west of the Mississippi River.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Fox snakes are diurnal, but may hunt at night during the hot summer months. Foxsnakes mate in April and May.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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States
About the Eastern Foxsnake
When is the Eastern Foxsnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Foxsnake peaks from May to August.
Where does the Eastern Foxsnake live?
It has enough records to show in 4 ecoregions and 4 states, including Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.