The rare species of North America, the Louisiana pinesnake is a constrictor by nature. Due to its habitat loss it has been endangered.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class: |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Colubrinae |
| Genus |
Pituophis |
| Scientific Name |
Pituophisruthveni |
| Size |
3-4 ft; one reported with a size of 5.8 ft |
| Color |
Brown or yellow bpdy with dark patches |
| Distribution |
East Texas and west-central Louisiana |
| Habitat |
Pine forests and savannas |
| Diet |
Pocket gophers |
| Hibernation Period |
Winter (December-February) |
| Predators |
Human |
| Venom Fact |
Non-venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous |
| Breeding Season |
April-May |
| Clutch Size |
3-5 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
60 days |
| Reproductive Age |
3 years |
| Average Lifespan |
Not observed but estimated 20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Endangered |
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Pituophis Ruthveni
