INATURALIST Observations 38357827
GBIFID: 2574296294; Occurrence Remarks: This photo was taken by James Buckner of a snake he and I caught for photographing and then released. It is from Marion County, Florida.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29508.00000.

INATURALIST Observations 267203218
GBIFID: 5108173265;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29458.00000.

INATURALIST Observations 239454897
GBIFID: 4937043090;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29458.00000.

GBIFID: 5133992827; Occurrence Remarks: Very recent neonate DOR in road, approximately 240ΓÇÖ from Phragmites fringe marsh, within a neighborhood.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29458.00000.

GBIFID: 3915691457;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29407.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Alive and well. Crawled back into crevice.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29458.00000.

GBIFID: 2574275252; Occurrence Remarks: This snake crawled beside me on a sand bar as I was fishing in the dark for catfish. I took it home, photographed it, and then took it back and turned it loose.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29356.00000.

GBIFID: 3873897601; Occurrence Remarks: Close to 5 long, found on land close to a river after a heavy rain.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29330.00000.

GBIFID: 2574124098; Occurrence Remarks: Posting this to iNaturalist 3 years later, as I didnΓÇÖt realize just how rare this snake was until now. I saw it on a retaining wall above the river. It was a very calm individual and wasnΓÇÖt hiding in vegetation when I found it.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29407.00000.

GBIFID: 3320936019; Occurrence Remarks: Found killed at a recently vacated campsite.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29226.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: DOR unfortunately. On Lillian HWY along Perdido Bay.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29356.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Relocated from road; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29173.00000.

GBIFID: 2597716980; Occurrence Remarks: Found this this beautiful guy right next to a pond. Released him right after. Cant believe I was so lucky.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29252.00000.

GBIFID: 4994171237; Occurrence Remarks: Found by Dirk Stevenson;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29173.00000.

GBIFID: 4054845757; Occurrence Remarks: Portions of body hidden, but enough exposed to see distinctive pattern. Refrained from harassing for better view, since ID possible. Length was probably around 4Æ.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29039.00000.

Dallas, Alabama: 32.385284, -86.859842: : 5/16/2020: Ashley Bosarge: 16 May 2020 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 352397.00000.

GBIFID: 1453079382; Occurrence Remarks: -;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

GBIFID: 1453079385; Occurrence Remarks: This snake was found while we were canoeing. It was thrashing around on the bank of the lake wrestling an Anguilla into submission. There was a Nerodia erythrogaster right next to it obviously attracted by the commotion and eel smell. The rainbow snake was almost 5 feet long! -;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28984.00000.

Berkeley, South Carolina: 33.097259, -79.827038: : 5/30/2026: ryanpotts: 30 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

GBIFID: 2518125560; Occurrence Remarks: biggest snake;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 29012.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Seen multiple rainbow snakes over 2 days in this location.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28930.00000.

GBIFID: 3802280078; Occurrence Remarks: Rainbow snake eating a Capefear river Eel;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28846.00000.

GBIFID: 2460154308; Occurrence Remarks: From NPS inventory surveys - Tuberville et al. 2005. Southeastern Naturalist 4:537-569;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28818.00000.

Brunswick, North Carolina: 33.919379, -78.233156: : 4/9/2024: swampbee: 9 Apr 2024 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28902.00000.

Craven, North Carolina: 35.136386, -77.000662: : 6/13/2026: Megan Harden: 13 Jun 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28734.00000.

GBIFID: 2273276400; Occurrence Remarks: 10 juv. swimming at night, first one Ive ever found.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28677.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Occurrence Remarks: Feeding on a American Eel; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28706.00000.

GBIFID: 4407441230; Occurrence Remarks: Apparent cat victim; very sad :(;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28706.00000.

GBIFID: 5231735053; Occurrence Remarks: Dare County;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 337643.00000.

Washington, North Carolina: 35.88765, -76.451307: : 10/1/2022: limerockrealty: 1 Oct 2022 :

GBIFID: 4075593291; Occurrence Remarks: :(;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28620.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: ≡ƒÑ░≡ƒÑ░≡ƒÑ░; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28563.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: lifer!!!! finally!! made up for an otherwise slow and chaotic day (got my car stuck in mud, bricked my car, had to euthanize a racer, left my phone at a gas station, and iΓÇÖm sick LOL); Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28592.00000.

Currituck, North Carolina: 36.271687, -75.764011: : 4/30/2025: iheartmollusks: 30 Apr 2025 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28563.00000.

GBIFID: 5167049450; Occurrence Remarks: ur kitten me ded;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28563.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: What an incredible animal. IΓÇÖm still shaking! Also unsure if fluorescence has ever been documented for rainbows, those photos are near the end.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28534.00000.

Currituck, North Carolina: 36.386667, -75.771827: : 5/9/2026: harrier: 9 May 2026 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28563.00000.

Currituck, North Carolina: 36.386294, -75.847973: : 10/11/2021: lisamason: 11 Oct 2021 ; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28563.00000.

GBIFID: 3399491628; Occurrence Remarks: This is a place holder until I can find the original picture;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 191.00000.

GBIFID: 1831220401; Occurrence Remarks: Seen slowly slithering under boardwalk on a very warm February day near marshy area between dunes and Visitor Center at Back Bay NWR in Virginia Beach.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 5.00000.

GBIFID: 1847438170; Occurrence Remarks: seen after a rainstorm;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 15.00000.

Occurrence Remarks: Ready to shed.; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 28240.00000.

GBIFID: 3058898483; Occurrence Remarks: Seemed to be dead, but no visible injuries...I moved it to see underside, and tho very stiff, did bend. ??? Photos do not show how RED the pink-looking areas were.;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 4.00000.

GBIFID: 4116447746; Occurrence Remarks: About to shed. About 3.5 ft long;; Coordinate Uncertainty in Meters: 43360.00000.