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Mystery Snake??

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None of us can figure out what this guy is, any ideas?
 

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Looks like a Pituophis (pine, bull) genus.
 
Most likely a pine snake, Pituophis sp.

First thing I thought was Pantherophis sp. but I think those are not within your area if this is a wild caught snake.
 
I'm with Jon, I thought Pantherophis as well until I saw your locality. I think it must be a pine snake, although the prettiest one I've ever seen. Good find!
 
I never considered this was locally caught. It looks like a store or commercial property with the vinyl tile. Even if this was bought at a show, I wouldn't suspect Pantherophis. Head shape, pattern, everything lines up to a gopher/bull/pine. If it's wild caught, I'd break out the ol' field guide.
 
Ha ha, post was bunny-hopped.


Thanks, Raymond.
 
Thank you so much for all of the input, from all of the pic references it does look very very similar to a Mexican bull snake, you guys are the greatest
 
Haha Alicia! And I didn't even thing about it being a captive snake. Most of the identification questions I get are for locally caught animals. Guess it goes to show you to never assume anything, lol.
 
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