25,423 observationsLeast Concern
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Colubridae βΊGenus: Pantherophis
About
Pantherophis obsoletus β also known as the western rat snake, black rat snake, pilot black snake, or simply black snake β is a nonvenomous species of Colubridae found in central North America. No subspecies are currently recognized. Its color variations include the Texas ratsnake.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Ratsnake is Pantherophis obsoletus.
- Western Ratsnake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Ratsnake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Western Ratsnake belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Western Ratsnake belongs to the order Squamata.
- Western Ratsnake belongs to the family Colubridae.
- Western Ratsnake belongs to the genus Pantherophis.