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Pantherophis obsoletus, also known commonly as the western rat snake, black rat snake, pilot black snake, or simply black snake, [4] is a nonvenomous species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to central North America. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid. [5] Its color variations include the Texas ...
The red-bellied black snake was first described and named by English naturalist George Shaw in Zoology of New Holland (1794) as Coluber porphyriacus. [4] Incorrectly assuming it was harmless and not venomous, [5] he wrote, "This beautiful snake, which appears to be unprovided with tubular teeth or fangs, and consequently not of a venomous nature, is three, sometimes four, feet in nature."
Snakeskin may either refer to the skin of a live snake, the shed skin of a snake after molting, or to a type of leather that is made from the hide of a dead snake. Snakeskin and scales can have varying patterns and color formations, providing protection via camouflage from predators. [1]
Snake scales are formed by the differentiation of the snake's underlying skin or epidermis. [7] Each scale has an outer surface and an inner surface. The skin from the inner surface hinges back and forms a free area which overlaps the base of the next scale which emerges below this scale. [8] A snake hatches with a fixed number of scales.
Thrasops occidentalis, commonly known as the western black snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The snake is found in central Africa. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] This species is native to parts of West and Central Africa and is known for its distinct black coloration.
A simple, small black snake tattoo can be subtle yet impactful. Placement on the wrist, finger or ankle is popular. One thing's for sure—the snake tattoo trend is more than skin-deep.
Collett's black snake, Collett's cobra, Collett's snake, Down's tiger snake: Australia Pseudechis guttatus De Vis, 1905: blue-bellied black snake, spotted black snake: south-eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales. Pseudechis pailsei (Hoser, 1998) eastern dwarf mulga snake, eastern pygmy mulga snake, false king brown snake: Australia
A solidly built snake with a wide round head and slight neck, the Papuan black snake ranges from 1.2 to 1.7 m in length, with individuals occasionally exceeding 2 metres. The longest specimen recorded was 2.44 m. The head and upperparts are dull or glossy black, or occasionally dark brown, and underparts are blue-grey or gunmetal grey.