#rossalleni

[herpsandbirds]

Everglades Rat Snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis), family Colubridae, found in southern FL, USA

This snake was once considered a subspecies of the Black Ratsnake, Elaphe (Pantherophis) obseleta rossalleni, but is now not considered to be a full subspecies, but just a population of Eastern Rat Snake (P. alleghaniensis).

Some herpetologists consider the Everglades Rat to be a population of Yellow Rat Snake, which is seen as only another population of Eastern Rat Snake (itself, also not a full subspecies), and as a subspecies by others. :S

They are larger and more orange than the typical Yellow Rat Snake.

North American Rat Snake (Pantherophis spp.) taxonomy is a bit messy, with a lot of disagreement. There are visibly different populations that have been traditionally seen as distinct subspecies or species, that are now lumped together, due to genetic evidence. Also, there has always been doubts about how to place or consider the Everglades Rat, regardless.

photograph by Ole Dost

[thecreatureawaits]

Creature Awaits #178

Each week I plan to feature an amazing creature, admiring God's fantastic artistry.  Hopefully it’ll brighten someone’s day to see something new and interesting if they haven’t seen it before. : )

(Adorable photo above taken by Mehgan Murphy of Smithsonian's National Zoo.  Adorable photo below taken by Josh More. (Both are cropped & CC BY-NC-ND 2.0))

The Everglades Rat Snake

Scientific Name: Pantherophis alleghaniensis (subspecies: rossalleni - as far as I can tell..there seems to be some debate on the current scientific name for them...)

Region: Throughout Florida - the majority living in the Everglades

Size: From about 3'-5' (~0.9m-1.5m) long

Interesting Notes:  Today we're continuing our Halloween features with a candy corn-colored local snake!  Some specimens are more orange than this one, but I couldn't resist the cute composition posted by Smithsonian's National Zoo in 2009.  They are non-venomous, and, as you'd imagine being inhabitants of the largest wetland in North America, they are excellent swimmers.  Their backs change from brownish with wide bands to bright orange with thin pinstripes as they mature.

[nagayna-snake]

17.07.2020г. 

5 лет 4 месяца - 5 лет 5 месяцев. 

Вне очереди, потому что просто посмотрите какая она красивая леди. Она заслуживает внимания. Я редко фотографирую Мирану, потому что у неё довольно злой характер и она определённо слишком самодостаточная личность, чтобы не тратить время для бесплатного позирования xD 

[onenicebugperday]

Showy emerald moth + caterpillars, Dichorda iridaria, Geometridae. Found in eastern Canada, the eastern United States, and down into Mexico and Central America. Larvae feed on Rhus (sumac) plants and poison ivy.

Photo 1 by rossalleni, 2 by dkristensen, 3 by audreyhoff, 4-7 by diohio1, 8 by wayne_fidler, and 9-10 by caitlinbd

[typhlonectes]

Everglades Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis rossalleni), South central FL, USA

There is some disagreement and ambiguity over whether the current animal called the Everglades ratsnake is a distinct species, or is event he same snake originally referred to by that name. If you’re interested, check out this article...

http://www.sunshineserpents.com/Captive%20Breeding%20Projects/Everglades%20Rat%20Snake.htm

photograph by Dick Bartlett

[hellyeahsnakes]

Yellow Rat Snake (Pantherophis (Elaphe) obsoleta quadrivittata), in its pure form this snake is found from coastal North Carolina to southeastern Georgia and over most of the Florida peninsula. In the Florida Everglades a very similar snake is brilliant orange and often is known as the Everglades rat snake, E. o. rossalleni. Yellow rat snakes are arboreal, often found high in cypress and oak trees in search of prey. They usually are found near water but also can be common near homes and barns. x/x

[envunlimited]

Blast from the past: Someone's good eye spotted this Everglades Ratsnake (Elaphe obsoleta rossalleni) at a nature trail. Being aware of our surroundings let us spot details that although conspicuous at times we are just too "closed" to see. Let nature in and you will start to "discover" new things. Understanding your surroundings raises appreciation. Everglades National Park, circa 2014

[herpsandbirds]

Everglades Rat Snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis), family Colubridae, found in southern FL, USA

This snake was once considered a subspecies of the Black Ratsnake, Elaphe (Pantherophis) obseleta rossalleni, but is now not considered to be a full subspecies, but just a population of Eastern Rat Snake (P. alleghaniensis).

Some herpetologists consider the Everglades Rat to be a population of Yellow Rat Snake, which is seen as only another population of Eastern Rat Snake by some (not a full subspecies), and as a subspecies by others.

They are larger and more orange than the typical Yellow Rat Snake.

North American Rat Snake (Pantherophis spp.) taxonomy is a bit messy, with a lot of disagreement. There are visibly different populations that have been traditionally seen as distinct subspecies or species, that are now lumped together, due to genetic evidence. Also, there has always been doubts about how to place or consider the Everglades Rat, regardless.

photograph by Nathan Jordan Photography

[nagayna-snake]

Мирана в сравнении с Нагайной в одинаковых ёмкостях. Они фактически одинакового размера и разница в возрасте всего лишь в 1 год: Нагайне 6 лет, а Миране 5 лет. Но без сомнения обе очень красивые дамы <3 

[onenicebugperday]

Some time ago, I found this awesome cluster of little friends that I had to get a really good camera to get good pictures from the street. I'm not sure what sort of thing they grow into, but that's an incredible mass of silk they've put together. Oklahoma, if that helps figure them out.

Definitely a tent caterpillar (they make silk “tents”), probably an eastern tent caterpillar based on the yellow stripe down the back. Nice job getting such excellent photos from so far away! Assuming it is the eastern tent caterpillar, they’ll turn into a lappet moth like this:

Photo by rossalleni