Category: Colubridae


Haldea striatula

Posted by:admin Posted On:16 Jan 2026

Rough Earth Snake (taxidermy) Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: SquamataFamily: ColubridaeGenus: HaldeaSpecies: Haldea striatula (Linnaeus, 1766) Common Names by Region General: Rough Earth SnakeUnited States: Rough Earthsnake, Striated Earth SnakeHerpetology / Field Guides: Haldea striatula Description The Rough Earth Snake


DeKay’s Brown Snake

Posted by:admin Posted On:18 Dec 2025

Storeria dekayi Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description DeKay’s Brown Snake is a small, non-venomous colubrid characterized by its subtle coloration and secretive behavior. Adults typically range from 9–13 inches in length, with slender bodies well suited to navigating leaf


Diadophis punctatus

Posted by:admin Posted On:23 May 2024

Ring-Necked Snake Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Ring-Necked Snakes are small, slender reptiles typically measuring 10-15 inches in length, though some individuals may reach up to 18 inches. They are easily identifiable by their distinctive coloration: a dark, often

Pantherophis spiloides Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Posted by:admin Posted On:11 Apr 2024

Gray Ratsnake Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Known Range: Diet: Breeding and Lifecycle: