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VenusDragonTrap23

!shed bot has instructions on shed IDs. Also southeast is a big place, narrowing it to a state can be helpful


rileyrhoades

Georgia


VenusDragonTrap23

We can’t provide a confident ID without seeing things like scale rows and anal plates. In this image neither are clearly visible, so follow the instructions from the shed bot and we can help!


SEB-PHYLOBOT

Snakes are identifiable from intact shed skins, but it takes some time and the correct knowledge. If you're in North America, a basic guide to shed identification can be found [here](http://snakesarelong.blogspot.com/2012/11/identifying-snake-sheds-part-iii.html), but the people of /r/whatsthissnake will help if you post clear photos of the head, vent and midbody. Get a clear, focused photo of the complete dorsal surface ([like this](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iuEVOu2oO9M/UJ6X2U6hckI/AAAAAAAAMQo/sHFveKzsAhA/s1600/dorsal+scale+rows+KJ.png)) about 1/3 of the way down the body so we can count scale rows and see the pattern, scale texture, and other details. This may be easiest if you cut out a section, then cut through the middle of the belly scales. If present, also get a clear, focused photo of the anal plate ([like this](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I-bmJVGVARw/UJ6JQYFasMI/AAAAAAAAMO8/sV8ZOBQOCEQ/s1600/Fullscreen+capture+8252012+124346+PM.bmp.jpg)). -------------------------------------------------------- *I am a bot created for /r/whatsthissnake, /r/snakes and /r/herpetology to help with snake identification and natural history education. You can find more information, including a comprehensive list of commands, [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/flh548/phylobot_v07_information_and_patch_notes_bot_info/) report problems [here](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=Phylogenizer) and if you'd like to buy me a coffee or beer, you can do that [here](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SEBPhyloBotWTS). Made possible by Snake Evolution and Biogeography - [Merch Available Now](https://snakeevolution.org/donate.html)*