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Old 10-06-2016, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Bjeanj View Post
I've been told it is a black racer (because it can move pretty fast) and that it doesn't bite unless it is cornered. Beneficial as it eats mice, etc. Really sorry you found it in your lanai!
I'v never seen a black racer with bands like that. The ones I've seen are jet black with no bands. It looks more like some kind of rattle snake.
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