January 2, 2023

I am a Florida Pinesnake

I have a large rostral scale on my nose

Overall, my color ranges from light cream to tan

With darker markings towards my toes.

(Ok, snakes don't have toes, but "tail" doesn't rhyme with "nose".)

Location: Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Hobe Sound (Captive animal used for education)

Sources: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW296

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson