Western Fox Snake
The western fox snake belongs to the category of the rat snake. They have a docile temperament and usually do not attack without any reason. To confuse their predators, they sometimes exude a type of musk that is similar to red foxes and this is the reason they are known as fox snakes.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Pantherophis |
| Scientific Name | Pantherophis vulpinus |
| Other Names | Foxsnake or fox snake |
| Size | 3-6 ft (91.44-182.88 cm) |
| Color | Golden brown dorsals with deep brown spots and yellow pattern similar to a checkerboard |
| Distribution | United States |
| Habitat | Marshlands, pastures, farmlands, prairies, and open woodlands |
| Diet | Rodents, frogs, birds of juvenile state, and eggs |
| Hibernation | Throughout the winter |
| Predator | Foxes, coyotes, and hawks |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Clutch Size | 7-27 eggs |
| Average Lifespan | In the Wild: 10-12 years In Captivity: 17 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not listed |
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Published on September 4th 2019 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 4th September 2019.
