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Pantherophis obsoletus, also known commonly as the western rat snake, black rat snake, pilot black snake, or simply black snake, [5] is a nonvenomous species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to central North America. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid. [6] Its color variations include the Texas ...
Lampropeltis getula, commonly known as the eastern kingsnake, [3] common kingsnake, [4] or chain kingsnake, [5] is a harmless colubrid species endemic to the United States. It has long been a favorite among collectors. [5]
The snake is a constrictor, and adults eat mainly endotherms while young eat mainly ectotherms. The diet includes rodents, lizards, frogs, and birds and their eggs. [2] The snakes can also eat young chickens and chicks, hence the common name chicken snake. Rat snakes are most vulnerable to predators as juveniles.
The hatching of the 107th tiny, wriggling snake at a Tennessee zoo marks the end of another year of efforts to save one of North America’s rarest snakes from extinction.
The common watersnake (Nerodia sipedon) [4] is a species of large, nonvenomous, common snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to North America. The species is native to North America. It is frequently mistaken for the venomous cottonmouth ( Agkistrodon piscivorus ).
By far the most common type of snake found in Missouri, including in the Kansas City area, is the Western Ratsnake — also called the Black Ratsnake or just the Black Snake, said Jeff Briggler ...
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis. Contents:
Out of Pennsylvania’s 21 species of snake only three are venomous. Two are found in the central region. Julian Avery from Penn State explains what to look for.