What is another word for gopher snake?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈə͡ʊfə snˈe͡ɪk] (IPA) 
The gopher snake, also known as the bullsnake, is a non-venomous serpent native to North America. Due to its long and slender body, this snake has earned several aliases that reflect its appearance. Some of the most common synonyms for the gopher snake include hoop snake, blow snake, and pine snake. These names are usually attributed to the snake's ability to flatten out and "hoop" its body in defense, the sound it produces by exhaling air rapidly, and its preference for inhabiting pine forests. Other regional names for gopher snakes include chicken snake, yellowbelly snake, and bullwhip snake. Regardless of what you call it, the gopher snake is an important species that helps control rodent populations in its ecosystem.
