NPSpecies

Manville (1939) Occasionally found under rocks or logs in woods; reaching 720 feet elevation on Huguenot Head.

Hunter et al (1999) Native to eastern North America and Maine, found in all but northern Maine, where the species reaches the northern limit of their range.

Manville (1939) Occasionally found under rocks or logs in woods; reaching 720 feet elevation on Huguenot Head. Hunter et al. (1999) less common than redbelly snakes in Maine; widespread in Maine but not necessarily abundant..

Park Species Detail: Checklist information (Park status,abundance,nativity) updated 4/8/03 by professional judgement of Bruce Connery, ACAD wildlife biologist. Coman (1987, 1981) extremely shy snake on MDI, found along stream banks and on rocky hillsides. Manville (1939) Occasionally found under rocks or logs in woods; reaching 720 feet elevation on Huguenot Head. Manville (1938) 3 specimens collected including: Woods between Huguenot Head and Champlain Mountain on 25 July 1933 (REPT-7; A. Stupka); Under road near the Tarn on 11 June 1934 (REPT-13; V. Lunt); and South end of Jordan Pond on 26 August 1936 (REPT-21; P. Favour). Also reported killed on the road near Brown Mountain Gate House on 14 July 1938 (E. Sullivan; specimen not collected). Stupka (1933): observed between Huguenot Head and Champlain Mountain during July 1933 (see observation). Only one seen during 1932 and 1933., Park Species Data Source: Manville (1939); Manville (1938); Stupka (1933)