What Alabama snake is this?
If you live in Alabama, there's a good chance you've come across a snake or two.
The question is, what kind of snake?
Considering dozens of species of snakes call our state home, it's a harder question to answer than you might think. After all, most of us can recognize the look (or at least the sound) of a rattlesnake, but can you tell the difference between 'em? You're about to find out.
So go ahead and take our quiz. Consider this a practice run for when you come across one in the wild.
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So, it looks like you might need to do a little studying up on your Alabama snakes. The good news? We bet that while you might not know what kind of snake it is, you do know it's better not to mess with it.
Hey, you're pretty good at spotting Alabama snakes! We should probably mention though that, in the wild, they don't usually hold still like they do in the pictures.
Well, look at you. You really know your Alabama snakes! Not everyone can tell a Southern Black Racer and a Black Rat Snake -- it's the black one, right? -- but you can, and that's something to brag about it.