Bullsnake (Pituophis catenifer) - Indiana Herp Atlas
The species Pituophis catenifer is known as the Gophersnake, and those snakes found in Indiana are in the subspecies known as the Bullsnake (P. c. sayi). These snakes are members of the family Colubridae, which is represented by a total of 28 species in Indiana.
40 Snakes in Indiana (Pictures and Identification) - The Pet …
Gopher Snake. Gray and brown colors are specific to the dorsal side of this large snake (Pituophis catenifer). Gopher snakes have unique yellow ventral coloring with brown blotches. This snake can be confused with Prairie snakes due to their dorsal coloring as well as with venomous rattlesnakes without a rattle.
29 Different Types of Snakes in Indiana - Animal of Things
2023年11月23日 · The Gopher Snake is next on our list of Indiana snake types. This big snake’s dorsal side is gray and brown (Pituophis catenifer). The ventral color of gopher snakes is distinctly yellow with brown markings. Because of their similar dorsal colors, this snake can be mistaken for Prairie snakes and poisonous rattlesnakes without rattles.
List of snakes of Indiana - Wikipedia
All 39 snake taxa [1] that are known to naturally occur in Indiana [2] [3] are tabulated below, along with their population ranges in the state, [4] [5] conservation status, [6] [7] and level of danger they pose to humans (upon biting them).
Bullsnake - Wikipedia
The bullsnake (Pituophis catenifer sayi) is a large, nonvenomous, colubrid snake. It is a subspecies of the gopher snake (Pituophis catenifer). The bullsnake is one of the largest/longest snakes of North America and the United States, reaching lengths up to 8 ft. The subspecific name, sayi, is in honor of American naturalist Thomas Say. [1]
Indiana Snakes: Pictures and Identification Help - Green Nature
With three recorded species, Indiana snake diversity can be said to extend to the popular Kingsnake and Milk Snake genera. The state’s Eastern Milk Snakes (Lampropeltis triangulum) are very adaptable snakes and almost as widespread as the state’s garter snake population.
Bullsnake: Care Guide & Species Profile - Everything Reptiles
Bullsnakes are a subspecies of the Gopher snake and the Pinesnake. Bullsnakes, scientifically known as Pituophis catenifer sayi, are suitable pets for intermediate and experienced snake owners, although they are not recommended for beginners. Bullsnakes reside in the western, southern, and southeastern United States and are common throughout Texas.
Pituophis catenifer - Wikipedia
Common names: Pacific gopher snake, coast gopher snake, western gopher snake [5] . Pituophis catenifer is a species of non-venomous colubrid snake endemic to North America. Nine subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominotypical subspecies, P. c. catenifer, described here. [6]
Indiana Snakes: Identifying Venomous & Non-Venomous Species
2022年5月12日 · There’s more than just corn in Indiana – including roughly 36 species and subspecies of Indiana snakes! Keep reading to learn which cold-blooded serpents call this midwestern state home, including four venomous species and many unique and harmless Indiana snakes, like the Eastern Blue Racer.
Nature's Notebook: Gopher Snake
The range extends from southern British Columbia, southern Alberta, southern Saskatchewan, Minnesota, and Indiana south through almost all of western and central North America to Baja, California, and Sinaloa, and Zacatecas in Mexico. Gopher snakes occur in a wide range of habitats, extending from lowlands to mountains.