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Snake of Massachusetts


Individual Snakes: Black Racer Black Rat Snake Brown Snake Copperhead Common Garter Snake Eastern Hognose Snake Eastern Ribbon Snake Milk Snake Northern Water Snake Redbelly Snake Ringneck Snake Smooth Green Snake Timber Rattlesnake Worm Snake	Details: Scales Keeled Scales The word 'keeled' indicates that on most scales on the snake's body, there is a ridge running the length of each scale. A snake with keeled scales has a rougher look and feel than a smooth scaled snake. Smooth Scales Smooth scales lack a keel, or ridge, running the length of each scale. Snakes with smooth scales tend to have a shiny or glossy appearance.

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Snake of Massachusetts

Details: Scales

Keeled Scales

Smooth Scales