The Texas rat snake (Pantherophis obsoletus lindheimeri) is a subspecies of the black rat snake, a nonvenomous colubrid. It is found in the United States, primarily within the state of Texas, but its range extends into Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. [1]

2021年9月29日 · The Texas rat snake is only one subspecies of the Western rat snake. This species goes by various names like the black chicken snake, rusty black snake, pilot black snake, scaly black snake, and black rat snake .

The Texas rate snake is a nonvenomous subspecies of the western or black rat snake, and from the largest snake family, Colubridae. While predominantly found in Texas, it can also appear in Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

2024年2月4日 · In Texas, there are three main species of rat snakes: the Texas Rat Snake, the Gray Rat Snake, and the Western Rat Snake. Each species has its own unique characteristics, including differences in coloration, patterns, size, and length.

2024年4月17日 · The Texas rat snake is a subspecies of western rat snake found in Texas and surrounding states. It is a nonvenomous constrictor that grows to lengths of around 5 feet, and has a pattern of dark brown or black blotches on a lighter brown or gray background.

2024年5月27日 · Here are the different types of rat snakes: The skin of the Texas Rat Snake can come in multiple colors, including green, reddish-brown, or yellow with gray bellies and heads. The Texas rat snake can be found throughout the entire south-central region of the United States, including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

The epithet lindheimeri is to honor the German-American naturalist Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer, who collected the first specimen in New Braunfels, Texas. The Texas rat snake is a medium to large snake, capable of attaining lengths of 4-5 ft.

2023年10月10日 · In Texas, there are four main species of venomous snakes: rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes. These are easily identified by their distinct rattling sound, several 3 to 4 feet long thick bodies, and diamond-shaped heads. They come in various species, such as Western Diamondback, Prairie, and Timber rattlesnakes.

Native Range: The native range of the Texas Rat Snake includes parts of the southern United States. It can be found in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and parts of Kansas and Missouri. Preferred Habitat: These snakes prefer a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, marshes, and even urban areas.