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Green Rat Snake

Senticolis triaspis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Senticolis

About

Senticolis triaspis, also known as green rat snake, is a long (160 cm), green or olive green snake with the light yellow ventral side. They usually inhabit evergreen forests and grassland. They are well distributed in the Baboquivari, Pajarito, Atascosa, Santa Rita, Empire, Patagonia, Chiricahua, Swisshelm, Pedregosa, and Peloncillo mountains of southeastern Arizona. Senticolis triaspis consume small animals such as lizards, killing them by deadly constriction. They are primarily diurnal. During reproduction, they are able to lay...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green Rat Snake?
The scientific name of Green Rat Snake is Senticolis triaspis.
What is the conservation status of Green Rat Snake?
The Green Rat Snake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Green Rat Snake belong to?
Green Rat Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Green Rat Snake belong to?
Green Rat Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Green Rat Snake belong to?
Green Rat Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Green Rat Snake belong to?
Green Rat Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Green Rat Snake belong to?
Green Rat Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
What genus does Green Rat Snake belong to?
Green Rat Snake belongs to the genus Senticolis.