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Ptyas is a genus of colubrid snakes. [1] This genus is one of several colubrid genera colloquially called "rat snakes" or "ratsnakes".. The generic name derives from Ancient Greek πτυάς, meaning "spitter", which referred to a kind of snake believed to spit venom in the eyes of humans, although in reality none of the Ptyas are known to spit venom.
As Ptyas is a feminine word form (from πτυάς, a Greek word for a venom-spitting snake), the proper form of the species name is mucosa (a Late Latin word meaning "slimy"). Reference materials older than 2004 often show the masculine form, mucosus, and the CITES list continues to list the species this way. [16] [17] [18]
Ptyas spp. Keeled rat snake, P. carinata (Günther, 1858) ... meaning they depend on the temperature of the environment to maintain homeostasis. [6]
Meaning [1] Latin (or Neo-Latin) origin [1] a.c. before meals: a.d., ad, AD right ear auris dextra a.m., am, AM morning: ante meridiem: nocte every night Omne Nocte
The Chinese green snake is a slender, medium-sized snake, averaging 75–90 cm (2½-3 feet) in total length, but occasionally growing to 120 cm (4 feet).
Ptyas fusca, commonly known as the white-bellied rat snake or brown rat snake, [2] [3] is a species of colubrid snake. It is found in Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. [4] The white-bellied rat snake prefers forested habitats. They are known to prey on frogs and lizards and fish.
Ptyas carinata, commonly known as the keeled rat snake, [2] [3] is a species of colubrid snake. It is found in Indonesia , Myanmar , Malaysia , Thailand , Philippines , Cambodia , India , Vietnam , Laos and Singapore . [ 4 ]
Ptyas korros, commonly known as the Chinese rat snake or Indo-Chinese rat snake, is a species of colubrid snake endemic to Southeast Asia. Description