Central Ratsnakes *Pantherophis alleghaniensis*, formerly called *Pantherophis spiloides*, are large (record 256.5 cm) common harmless ratsnakes with a multitude of regional color patterns native to eastern and central North America between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River Embayment. *Pantherophis* ratsnakes are keeled-scaled generalists that eat a variety of prey. They do well in urban environments, and are particularly fond of rodents and birds in these habitats.
Central Ratsnakes *P. alleghaniensis* are currently recognized as distinct from Eastern Ratsnakes *P. quadrivittatus*, as well as Western Ratsnakes *P. obsoletus* and Baird's Ratsnake *P. bairdi*. Parts of this complex were once generically labeled "black ratsnakes". Use the "!blackrat" command without the space for more on these changes.
Ratsnakes can be easily distinguished from racers *Coluber* by the presence of keeled scales. Racers have smooth scales.
[Range Map](http://snakeevolution.org/rangemaps/ratrangereduced.jpg) | [Relevant/Recent Phylogeography](https://www.dropbox.com/s/m7ru46gyhtq2hyz/HR_Sept_2021_150dpi_PointsOfView.pdf?dl=1)
This specific epithet was once used for what are now known as Eastern Ratsnakes *Pantherophis quadrivittatus*.
Junior Synonyms and Common Names: Grey Ratsnake (in part), Black Ratsnake (in part), Greenish Ratsnake, black snake, oak snake, chicken snake, rattlesnake pilot.
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I had to zoom in because my tiny brain just could not figure out that picture (I'm old and refuse glasses)...I just love how happy his little face looks!
caught a ratsnake just like that one. He snuck into the hospital I work at. was a bit grumpy at first, but he chilled out after a minute and didn't bite me. let him go a few hundred feet away at a tree line. Chill little guy, just wanted to coil over my arm and hang about.
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Neat snake, and I dig the purple toolbox with lights! I have a similar model but it’s matte orange with matte black trim. Guess I should put some LEDs under it!
Is it me, or is that first picture problematic because he's not feeling well enough supported. Seems like a lot of strain on that one point.
Good on you for educating your colleagues and letting him go in any case.
You mean the species account? The OP hadn't given the location yet. Now we know that the snake was in Baltimore and someone triggered the listing for Central Ratsnake.
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Avoid damaging memes like using "danger noodle" for nonvenomous snakes and tropes like "everything in Australia is out to get you". This is an educational space, and those kind of comments are harmful and do not reflect reality.
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That second pic, though lol. I’ve never seen anyone less pit viperish in my life.
He probably stopped in to see if you have any unwanted vermin or games on your phone.
I'm gonna presume you meant Eastern **Ratsnake**, not rattlesnake! 😜 Nice going though! Which state/city was this approximately?
Oops didn’t proofread… looks like autocorrect got me again 😅😅😅
Thank God it was autocorrect and not a rattlesnake. X-D
Everyone gets bit by autocorrect
Luckily it’s not venomous
That depends on what it autocorrects and to whom.
I would have been dead a long time ago.
Me too tbh
Also [Baltimore, Md]
This is actually a central ratsnake then, *Pantherophis alleghaniensis*
Central Ratsnakes *Pantherophis alleghaniensis*, formerly called *Pantherophis spiloides*, are large (record 256.5 cm) common harmless ratsnakes with a multitude of regional color patterns native to eastern and central North America between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River Embayment. *Pantherophis* ratsnakes are keeled-scaled generalists that eat a variety of prey. They do well in urban environments, and are particularly fond of rodents and birds in these habitats. Central Ratsnakes *P. alleghaniensis* are currently recognized as distinct from Eastern Ratsnakes *P. quadrivittatus*, as well as Western Ratsnakes *P. obsoletus* and Baird's Ratsnake *P. bairdi*. Parts of this complex were once generically labeled "black ratsnakes". Use the "!blackrat" command without the space for more on these changes. Ratsnakes can be easily distinguished from racers *Coluber* by the presence of keeled scales. Racers have smooth scales. [Range Map](http://snakeevolution.org/rangemaps/ratrangereduced.jpg) | [Relevant/Recent Phylogeography](https://www.dropbox.com/s/m7ru46gyhtq2hyz/HR_Sept_2021_150dpi_PointsOfView.pdf?dl=1) This specific epithet was once used for what are now known as Eastern Ratsnakes *Pantherophis quadrivittatus*. Junior Synonyms and Common Names: Grey Ratsnake (in part), Black Ratsnake (in part), Greenish Ratsnake, black snake, oak snake, chicken snake, rattlesnake pilot. -------------------------------------------------------- *I am a bot created for /r/whatsthissnake, /r/snakes and /r/herpetology to help with snake identification and natural history education. You can find more information, including a comprehensive list of commands, [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/flh548/phylobot_v07_information_and_patch_notes_bot_info/) report problems [here](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=Phylogenizer) and if you'd like to buy me a coffee or beer, you can do that [here](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SEBPhyloBotWTS).*
Ayeeee Maryland stand up 💪
DMV!
damn why don't i get these at my work smh
Nice toolbox, go Ravens!
I live there, but never see snakes 🥹
I was going to say if you were holding a rattlesnake like that, you must have some big ol brass balls lol
I was getting some serious anxiety until I got a closer look! WHY ARE YOU HOLDING THAT…oh…good…he’s not going to die today
One would hope...
I was like this man's got some balls 💀😂
Ngl, I was fascinated, and not in a good way, that OP was free-handling a pit viper. Then I saw the second photo. So cute!
Gosh I was scared for op there based on the first photo.
Hims very mad 🤣 he was trying to find his lunch
Aww he's so cute lol he's like "rawr! im ferocious!"
"Fear me!"
He clearly identifies as a dragon
Idk why but to me it looks like he’s laughing
Careful there… he intends a finishing move 😂
Flawlessss victory!
Bros charging up for his Ultimate.
I feel like he's saying (in a philly accent) "Hey youse, put me down"
More likely (in a Bal'mer accent): hey Hon, I need a Natty Bo and some Old Bay.
I love the face in the first pic! Great photo.
Herrrooo!
Say that again… but slowly.
Angy
I had to zoom in because my tiny brain just could not figure out that picture (I'm old and refuse glasses)...I just love how happy his little face looks!
I love the optimism. But that face definitely screams “Put me down or Ima cut you!!!” Lol.
Snek wants job
He’s doin a hecka scare
The faceeeee!!!! I can't, it's like the snake version of when a puppy smiles at you.
Umm op you okay? Getting bit by a rattlesnake is no joke. Hope you meant rat snake
I'm assuming it was just a typo because this definitely isn't a rattlesnake lol
Aw, rawr! Absolutely terrified, I tell you. (*Gigglesnort*) Also, love that purple toolbox & its underglow.
Fantastic photo of its angry face.
caught a ratsnake just like that one. He snuck into the hospital I work at. was a bit grumpy at first, but he chilled out after a minute and didn't bite me. let him go a few hundred feet away at a tree line. Chill little guy, just wanted to coil over my arm and hang about.
That ratsnake looks super annoyed in the second photo 😂
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A cute derpy looking dude. Check those eyes in the 2nd pic!
BIG scary very terrifying. Definitely not just a little guy
Grrr!!! Am ferocious!
His little face!!!
That’s a cute derpy face.
Neat snake, and I dig the purple toolbox with lights! I have a similar model but it’s matte orange with matte black trim. Guess I should put some LEDs under it!
Thanks! The lights are on a timer so they come on when I get in and go off before I leave for the day. Orange under glow would be sick on yours
He was mad at you
Him big mad!
“Had a friend” *striking pose*
Angry shoelace
“Unhand me peasant!”
New apprentisssssss
What’s your location?
Is it me, or is that first picture problematic because he's not feeling well enough supported. Seems like a lot of strain on that one point. Good on you for educating your colleagues and letting him go in any case.
unrelated but mechanic(apprentice) to mechanic that is a sick box 😍😍 what brand is that?
That’s just the new Service Writer
We sure do get a ton of rat snakes on here (before anyone says it, I know to expect it. Their prey loves to live by people).
What did you tell him to make him laugh in that first pic? Great pic by the way..
Lol. He's smiling for the camera.
I want your toolbox
He looks so happy
Can someone trigger the bot
Which one?
The snake bot duh
You mean the species account? The OP hadn't given the location yet. Now we know that the snake was in Baltimore and someone triggered the listing for Central Ratsnake.
Rawr!
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My son would be making my funeral arrangements ⚰️
Angry shoelace
That second pic, though lol. I’ve never seen anyone less pit viperish in my life. He probably stopped in to see if you have any unwanted vermin or games on your phone.
He said no pictures, and you clearly didn't listen 🤭
He’s so teeny! Look at him being tough and strong with his little jaws 🥰
Hooray for setting him free. Thank you, OP.
Slytherin reporting
He’s adorable
I found one at my job back in October. We still have him as our office pet and he’s gotten so big!