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i was walking down my step on to my sidewalk and i stumbled upon this large lad/lady...
Ive looked through alot of pictures online to identify this one, but i cannot find anything remotely close that looks like the one in question
here is the best picture i got before it slithered away..
i could not get a good picture of its head, unfortunately...

If it helps i live in the state of Georgia it was wild and almost 5 foot in length
Please help to identify, please & thank you
 

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There are three different types of ratsnake subspecies in Georgia depending on what area of the state you are in, but that is a dark Gray ratsnake, formerly (Elaphe obsoleta spiloites). They can be quite variable throughout their large range.

~Doug
 
Awesome, i thank you for your help...
I see them alot around where i am. (carroll county Ga.)
they grow very large here and they are pretty much everywhere in my 18 acres of land
 
Awesome, i thank you for your help...
I see them alot around where i am. (carroll county Ga.)
they grow very large here and they are pretty much everywhere in my 18 acres of land
 
eufa1313 said:
Awesome, i thank you for your help...
I see them alot around where i am. (carroll county Ga.)
they grow very large here and they are pretty much everywhere in my 18 acres of land
Click to expand...


You're welcome,......

Yes, they can commonly get into the 5-6 foot range quite easily, and more rarely even somewhat larger. In your area they can also display some mixed variation of Black ratsnake genetic geneflow as well. Some of course more than others.

They will no doubt help keep the vermin rodent population in check on your property as well.


cheers, ~Doug
 
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