Northern Pinesnake vs. Central Ratsnake

Both are big snakes with keeled scales. The Northern Pinesnake is white or cream with black blotches crowded toward the head, a small pointed head, and a white belly spotted only along the edges. An adult Central Ratsnake is black with a white chin; a young one is grey with grey-brown blotches not edged in black, and has a checkered belly.

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