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Great Plains Rat Snake
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Pantherophis emoryi

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Great Plains rat snakes are non-venomous with a timid nature.

Great Plains rat snakes are non-venomous with a timid nature.

Great Plains rat snakes are non-venomous with a timid nature.

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Great Plains Rat Snake (Pantherophis emoryi) in Southwestern Missouri. The snake grows to a length of two to three feet but can sometimes reach a length of five feet.

Great Plains Rat Snake (Pantherophis emoryi) in Southwestern Missouri. The snake grows to a length of two to three feet but can sometimes reach a length of five feet.

Great Plains Rat Snake (Pantherophis emoryi) in Southwestern Missouri. The snake grows to a length of two to three feet but can sometimes reach a length of five feet.

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Great Plains Rat Snake is tan or gray with large, dark brown blotches going down its back.

Great Plains Rat Snake is tan or gray with large, dark brown blotches going down its back.

Great Plains Rat Snake is tan or gray with large, dark brown blotches going down its back.

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Great Plains Rat Snake coils up and shakes its tail in an effort to scare away threats.

Great Plains Rat Snake coils up and shakes its tail in an effort to scare away threats.

Great Plains Rat Snake coils up and shakes its tail in an effort to scare away threats.

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