Eastern Kingsnake vs. Central Ratsnake

Both are big black snakes. The Eastern Kingsnake has narrow white crossbands linked like a chain, and smooth, glossy scales. The Central Ratsnake has no chain, weakly keeled scales with pale skin showing between them, and a white chin and lips.

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