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A Ratsnake Encounter in My Yard

June 7, 2025 by Steve Creek
Ratsnake moving across the ground near a pear tree in a backyard in Arkansas.

A ratsnake visit in my yard led to a surprising bird alarm. Read how I photographed it and why I’m watching a nearby bluebird nest.

Categories Snakes Tags arkansas snakes, Backyard wildlife, bird nest predators, eastern bluebird, ratsnake, snake behavior, Wildlife Photography

A Western Ribbon Snake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

July 24, 2024August 30, 2022 by Steve Creek
Western Ribbon Snake Uses Tongue to Explore

A wildlife photography blog post describing an encounter with a Western Ribbon Snake at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Snakes Tags Frog, Nature Photography, Oklahoma wildlife, reptile photography, snake behavior, snake camouflage, snake photography, Wildlife Photography

North American Racer Or Rat Snake?

July 3, 2024July 19, 2022 by Steve Creek
North American Racer

The key differences between North American Racer snakes and Rat Snakes, including their appearance, size, behavior, habitat, diet, and climbing abilities.

Categories Snakes Tags non-venomous snakes, north american racer, Rat Snake, snake behavior, snake comparison, snake diet, snake habitat, snake identification, snake species

Western Ratsnake Moving Through Pine Needles

November 6, 2024June 18, 2019 by Steve Creek
Western Ratsnake on the Move Through Pine Needles

Photographing a Western Ratsnake near Arkansas’ Ouachita National Forest. Learn about its behavior, diet, and unique winter dens shared with Copperheads.

Categories Snakes Tags Arkansas Wildlife, constrictor snakes, nature, ouachita national forest, reptile habitat, snake behavior, snake photography, Western Ratsnake, Wildlife Photography

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