Slowinski's corn snake
A species of Rat snakes Scientific name : Pantherophis slowinskii Genus : Rat snakes
Slowinski's corn snake, A species of Rat snakes
Scientific name: Pantherophis slowinskii
Genus: Rat snakes
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Description General Info
Description
Slowinski's corn snake (Pantherophis slowinskii ) is a species of nonvenomous snake indigenous to Louisiana, eastern Texas, and Arkansas.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Slowinski's corn snake primarily feeds on small mammals such as mice and voles. Its dietary habits also extend to consuming lizards and rodents. In captivity, slowinski's corn snake is comfortably fed a diet of feeder mice.
Appearance
The slowinski's corn snake is a slender-bodied snake, averaging 6 feet in length. Its scales have a smooth texture, distinctive for their brightly colored pattern. Marked with alternating red and black patches along its body, contrasting sharply against its pale belly. Slowinski's corn snake has a pointed tail, longer than average when compared to similar species. No significant variation in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies has been noted.
Behavior
Slowinski's corn snake is a nocturnal, semi-arboreal species with a preference for hunting in twilight. It predominately feeds on small mammals and birds. This non-venomous constrictor showcases solitary behavior, except during the breeding season. Slowinski's corn snake employs camouflage for protection in its natural, forested habitats and it is not known to mark or defend territory aggressively.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Rat snakes Species
Slowinski's corn snake 
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