Corn Snake in the Hen House by Ken _Gilliland
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Description
Actually the snake, in a sense, is protecting the hen house from rats and mice which make up 95% of its diet.
The corn snake is named for the species' regular presence near grain stores, where it preys on mice and rats that eat harvested corn (maize). Other sources maintain that the corn snake is so-named because the distinctive, nearly-checkered pattern of the snake's belly scales resembles the kernels of variegated corn. It is often referred to as a “Rat Snake”. They are found throughout the southeastern and central United States, ranging from New Jersey to the Florida Keys.
Though superficially resembling the venomous Copperhead ) and often killed as a result of this mistaken identity, the corn snake lacks functional venom and is harmless. They almost exclusively eat mice and rats. The corn snake is beneficial to humans because it helps to control populations of wild rodent pests that damage crops and spread disease.
Corn snakes are one of the most popular types of snakes to keep in captivity or as pets, second only to the ball python. After many generations of selective breeding, captive bred corn snakes are found in a wide variety of different colors and patterns. These result from recombining the dominant and recessive genes that code for proteins involved in chromatophore development, maintenance, or function. New variations, or morphs, become available every year as breeders gain a better understanding of the genetics involved.
Comments (4)
starship64
Cool scene!
chrysaor
Well composed and chosen Angle! It might be Luck, if You have one around to keep the Rats at Bay! :) Very fine Pattern here, by the Way! :)
Flint_Hawk
The chickens don't look too sure about their visitor!
Great POV & idea!
Steff_7
Not what you want to see in the Hen House if your expecting eggs for breakfast :)
Really like the POV here and very cool scene :)