Category Archives: Gray Ratsnake

Species of the Week: The Gray Ratsnake

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Friends of Murphys Point

This picture features Echo, a 20+ year old Gray Ratsnake that’s been seen in the park frequently over the last 17 years. The Gray Ratsnake is this week’s species of the week. An average full-grown length of 6ft makes this … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Brock!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Friends of Murphys Point

A huge thank you to our gray ratsnake technician Brock Ogilvie, who finishes his work today to return to school. You’ve done a great job, Brock! His brother, Cameron, is picking up the reins to track our six subjects throughout … Continue reading →

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Would you like to try a “Telemetry Tour”?

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Friends of Murphys Point

There is some exciting research happening at Murphys Point, thanks to funding received by the Friends of Murphys Point Park. In 2013, the Friends received a two-year Species at Risk Stewardship Fund Project grant related to Gray Ratsnake stewardship and … Continue reading →