Central Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
About the Central Ratsnake
The gray ratsnake or gray rat snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis), 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 subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The gray ratsnake is one of eight species within the American ratsnake genus Pantherophis.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 62,709 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Central Ratsnake?
The scientific name of the Central Ratsnake is Pantherophis alleghaniensis.
How many Central Ratsnake sightings have been recorded?
62,709 observations of the Central Ratsnake have been recorded on iNaturalist.
62,709
observations on iNaturalist
