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A couple weeks ago I photographed this Rainbow Snake (Farancia erytrogramma) in Coastal Carolina.This individual was exceptional looking despite the species being known to be affected heavily by Snake Fungal Disease (SFD) Not only did this one show no signs of SFD, but it was also a healthy size, likely reaching a length of 2.5-3ft. Similar to their cousins the Eastern Mud Snake (Farancia abacura) the adults predominantly feed on a specific species, but rather preying on aquatic salamanders like Mud Snakes do, the adult Rainbow Snake typically feeds on American Eels.
Interestingly, they are oviparous and in the month of July will lay their eggs on land buried amongst sandy soil in underground cavities. Usually a clutch of 20 to 40 eggs is expected and there the mother will remain with their eggs until hatching in late fall or overwinter.
It’s an incredible privilege to witness one in the wild and even though I first observed my lifer earlier this year and have seen several since, I’m still enamored by them. Not only are they beautiful, but they are unique to the Southeast and their cryptic nature makes them even more rewarding when you do witness them.
Observed with
@herping_is_dismal
@sbc.wildlifephotography
dark_l0rd2
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Rainbow Snake
Farancia erytrogramma
North Carolina
July 2026
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#rainbowsnake #snakes #snake #reptiles #wildlife
Interestingly, they are oviparous and in the month of July will lay their eggs on land buried amongst sandy soil in underground cavities. Usually a clutch of 20 to 40 eggs is expected and there the mother will remain with their eggs until hatching in late fall or overwinter.
It’s an incredible privilege to witness one in the wild and even though I first observed my lifer earlier this year and have seen several since, I’m still enamored by them. Not only are they beautiful, but they are unique to the Southeast and their cryptic nature makes them even more rewarding when you do witness them.
Observed with
@herping_is_dismal
@sbc.wildlifephotography
dark_l0rd2
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Rainbow Snake
Farancia erytrogramma
North Carolina
July 2026
——————
#rainbowsnake #snakes #snake #reptiles #wildlife
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