Pantherophis ramspotti, the western fox snake is a nonvenomous snake species found in the Central United States, west of the Mississippi River. The snake is usually light-brown or yellowish with dark brown or black blotches. This species was proposed only in 2011. Before that, it was considerd part of the closely related eastern foxsnake (Pantherophis […]
Pantherophis Vulpinus – Eastern Fox Snake
Pantherophis vulpinus, the eastern fox snake is a nonvenomous snake species found in the Central United States, east of the Mississippi River. Until 2011, two species of fox snakes were distinguished: Pantherophis vulpinus, then called the Western foxsnake and Pantherophis gloydi, then called the Eastern foxsnake. Now, two different species of fox snakes are distinguished: […]
Pantherophis Guttatus – Corn Snake
The corn snake, Pantherophis guttatus, is a non-venomous snake found throughout the Southeastern United States. Due to its poweful orange colors and docile nature, it is a popular pet snake. The corn snake belongs to the family of the rat snakes and is commonly also called the red rat snake. Size Corn snakes reach a […]
Pantherophis Spiloides – Grey Rat Snake
Pantherophis spiloides, commonly called the grey rat snake or the pilot snake, central ratsnake, midland ratsnake or chicken snake is a large nonvenomous snake found in the Central and Eastern United States. Especially in the Northern United States, the snake has an almost identical appearance as the eastern rat snake and the western rat snake. […]
Pantherophis Alleghaniensis – Eastern Rat Snake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis, commonly called the eastern rat snake or the black rat snake is a large nonvenomous snake found in the Eastern United States. Size The eastern rat snake is one of the larger snake species found in the United States. On average, adults reach a length of 36 to 72 inches (90-180 cm). The longest […]
Pantherophis Obsoletus – Western Rat Snake
Pantherophis obsoletus, commonly called the western rat snake or the black rat snake is a large nonvenomous snake species. It can be found in the central United States west of the Mississippi River as well as in Northern Mexico. With a length of up to 100 inches (250 cm), they are one of the longest […]