Eastern Foxsnake (Pantherophis vulpinus)

Eastern Foxsnake, a reference photo — Photo: Andrew C · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Pantherophis vulpinus, commonly known as the foxsnake or the eastern fox snake, is a species of nonvenomous rat snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eastern Foxsnake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Pantherophis ramspotti
Pituophis deppei

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Pantherophis
Species: Pantherophis vulpinus

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