Family: Dipsadidae - Slender Rear-fanged Snakes
Typical Adult Size: 10 to 13 inches
Reproduction: egg laying
Eye Pupil: round
Dorsal Scales: smooth
Anal Scale: divided
Pine Woods Snake
Rhadinaea flavilata
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Family: Dipsadidae - Slender Rear-fanged Snakes Typical Adult Size: 10 to 13 inches Reproduction: egg laying Eye Pupil: round Dorsal Scales: smooth Anal Scale: divided |
Although this small species has small rear fangs and a mild venom, it is considered harmless to humans.
The Pine Woods Snake has a limited range in South Carolina and is very secretive. Adults range from 10 to 13 inches. These snakes lay eggs.
Additional Images:| Pine Woods Snake, Rhadinaea flavilata |
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July 07, 2009
Contact: South Carolina Reptiles and Amphibians