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Northern Pinesnake vs. Prairie Kingsnake

The Prairie Kingsnake does not occur in New Jersey. It is smaller, with smooth, glossy scales and small reddish-brown blotches edged in black. The Northern Pinesnake is much larger, with keeled scales and big black blotches on a white ground.

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Northern Pinesnake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster
Northern Pinesnake vs. Prairie Kingsnake: comparison sheet with the differences marked

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