Senticolis triaspis intermedia

(Boettger, 1883)

Vernacular names

English : Northern green ratsnake
French : Serpent ratier vert-obscur

Classification

Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Colubridae
Notes : 2 other subspecies known.

Identification

Adults can grow up to 120 cm in length. Fairly long head with large eyes. Coloration is either beige-brown or brownish-green with black edging on scales. Sides of head and neck are often yellowish. Clear belly.

Range and habitat

The species occurs in northern and central America, from extreme south USA (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) to Mexico and Costa Rica. Subspecies found in the northern part of the range. Lives in dry grasslands and forests, canyons, mostly in lowlands.

Conservation

IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species is fairly common within its large range and can live in a broad variety of habitats. It isn’t believed to face any threats at the moment.

Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation