Black Rat Snake & Gray Rat Snake | KY Wildlife Center
WEBBlack Rat Snake & Gray Rat Snake | KY Wildlife Center. Pantherophis obsoletus. Origin: Central North America. Size: Adults average between three to six feet. Females tend to be longer than males. Record length is 8ft 5in making it the longest snake native to North America. Lifespan: eight to ten years in the wild. Up to thirty years in captivity.
Gray ratsnake - Wikipedia
WEBThe gray ratsnake or gray rat snake (Pantherophis spiloides), also commonly known as the black ratsnake, central ratsnake, chicken snake, midland ratsnake, or pilot black snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the genus Pantherophis in the subfamily Colubrinae. [5]
Art Lander's Outdoors: The Black Rat Snake, common across Kentucky …
WEBJul 20, 2018 · The Black Rat Snake, genus Elaphe, species obsoleta, but also referred to by some taxonomists as Pantherophis alleghaniensis, is one of Kentucky’s largest snakes. An article posted on the Live...
Eastern Rat Snake - National Wildlife Federation
WEBEastern rat snakes, formerly known as black rat snakes, are large non-venomous snakes between 3.5 and 7 feet (one and two meters) long. They have shiny black scales on their back and a light colored belly, and their throat and chin are white. The head of an eastern rat snake is wider than the neck and the rest of the body. Range.
ID Your Snake | Kentucky Snake Identification - University of Kentucky
WEBSlender species include rough greensnakes, several of the woodland snakes (wormsnakes, ringneck snakes, red-bellied snakes), black racers and ribbonsnakes. While body shapes are often generalizable for a given species, occasionally snake …
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Kentucky Snakes
WEBKentucky Snakes Introduction Snakes are one of the most interesting groups of animals in Kentucky. They range in size from the tiny 7-inch worm snake to the impressive 6-foot black rat snake. Some like the slender green snake are masters of camouflage while others like the scar-let kingsnake display themselves with brilliant colors. Not only
Gray Ratsnake (Pantherophis spiloides) | Kentucky Snake …
WEBAppearance. The dorsal color of Gray Ratsnakes can be black, gray or brownish-black; many individuals are patterned with yellowish-brownish blotches. Their belly is often white with small dark spots. Hatchlings and juveniles are light gray with dark gray blotches.
Snakes in Kentucky: A Guide to Identification and Safety
WEBSep 9, 2023 · The Eastern Rat Snake, also known as the Black Rat Snake, is a non-venomous snake species found in Kentucky. It is one of the largest snake species in the state, reaching lengths of up to 6 feet. The Eastern Rat Snake has a black or dark brown body with a white or cream-colored belly.
Art Lander's Outdoors: Snakes are common across rural Kentucky…
WEBApr 19, 2019 · The Black Rat Snake (Elaphe obsoleta), is one of Kentucky’s largest snakes. This common, non-venomous constrictor that can reach 6 feet in length or more as an adult, and typically weighs 1 1/2...
Kentucky Snakes Pictures and Identification Help - Green Nature
WEBKentucky snakes come in a variety of sizes and colors, from the small brown earthsnakes to the large ratsnakes. Three of the larger Kentucky snakes, Black Racer, Black Ratsnake and Black Kingsnake have ranges that extend across the state.
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