![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The undersigned hereby acknowledges that participation in recreational and other activities conducted by or in conjunction with the Chattahoochee Nature Center, and travel to and from such activities, involves inherent risks of physical injury, illness, death or loss of personal property, and the undersigned assumes all such risks, including risks associated with activities conducted in remote locations. HEALTH & SAFETY WARNING AND DISCLAIMER (if under 18, a parent or guardian must complete) (Required) I certify that I am eighteen (18) years of age or older, or my parent or guardian has signed below, and that I or my parent and/or guardian have read the above carefully before signing. I also understand that the Chattahoochee Nature Center does not provide insurance for participants in its activities and the undersigned is required to and shall carry such insurance adequate for any eventuality for injury or illness as a result of such activities. I understand that the Chattahoochee Nature Center is not responsible for vandalism, break-ins, or theft of personal property. In consideration of the mutual benefits derived from participation by the undersigned with activities conducted by or in conjunction with the Chattahoochee Nature Center, the undersigned hereby absolves, releases and waives any and all liability, claims or demands against the Chattahoochee Nature Center and its officers, directors, agents, trip leaders, volunteers, contractors and employees from any and all claims, demands, rights and causes of action of whatsoever kind and nature arising from and by reason of any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen bodily and personal injuries, including death, damage to property, and the consequences thereof resulting from or relating to participation by the undersigned in any activities conducted by or in conjunction with the Chattahoochee Nature Center. > The corn snake can be distinguished from other rat snakes and from kingsnakes by the stripe extending from the back of its eye past the corner of its jaw, plus the large, bold black and white checkerboard pattern on its belly. This species is encountered more frequently in the summer months when it crosses roads at night. > The corn snake is most active from March to November. > Predators of the corn snake include foxes, opossums, skunks, bobcats, weasels, and hawks. > The corn snake is mainly nocturnal and hides during the day under cover of loose tree bark, in animal burrows, or in old abandoned buildings. The species name guttata is from the Latin gutta (dappled or spotted), a reference to the blotches on the snake’s back. > The genus name Elaphe is derived from the Latin word elaps (a kind of snake). > Young corn snakes are a favored food item of coral snakes and kingsnakes. Their striking range is quite long, about 1/3 to 1/2 of their body length. > While not venomous, corn snakes will bite. Rat snakes are large, powerful, nonvenomous snakes that feed on a variety of prey species, which they overpower by constriction. > The corn snake, also known as the red rat snake, is one of several species of rat snakes occurring in the United States. Corn snakes, as well as copperheads, are actually beneficial predators of rodents and in turn are important food items for many other animals. Corn snakes are often killed because they are mistaken for the copperhead, a venomous species. ![]()
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