A Ratsnake Encounter in My Yard
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.
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A Western Ribbon Snake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photography blog post describing an encounter with a Western Ribbon Snake at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Racer vs Rat Snake: How To Tell Them Apart
Learn how I compare a North American racer vs rat snake by checking body shape, scales, belly pattern, behavior, and habitat.
Western Ratsnake Moving Through Pine Needles
Photographing a Western Ratsnake near Arkansas’ Ouachita National Forest. Learn about its behavior, diet, and unique winter dens shared with Copperheads.