The declining population of the Rainbow Snake
Yesterday, an article caught my attention because the subject was a mysterious creature that is rarely seen or photographed. The Rainbow Snake, Farancia erytrogramma, is a large species highly-associated with wetlands. It is one of the most visually-striking species of wildlife that can be found in the southeastern United States. Covered by dark and glossy scales, a bright red line runs alongside the body. Underneath, the animal is yellow.
Possessing such bright colors, you might expect that Rainbow Snakes are hard to miss. But, they are rarely seen. Some say we don
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