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Bull Snake
Pituophis catenifer sayi
Description
Terrestrial; body pale straw to dark yellow, dark dorsal blotches, alternating lateral smaller blotches; belly pale yellow with dark checkered pattern; the only Indiana snake which actually produces a long and very loud hiss when startled
Stats
Size
50 - 72 inches
Status
Uncommon
Similar Species
Fox snake, Hognose snake
Diet
Small mammals, birds, eggs
Habitat
Sandy prairies
Reproduction
Egg-laying - over 50 eggs laid in July will hatch in September
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