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The corn snake (P. guttatus) is a popular pet reptile, due to the availability of captive-bred animals, their low maintenance and calm disposition, and the variety of color morphs. There are other species of Pantherophis that are in the pet trade, though are not as popular as the corn snake.
The corn snake is named for the species' regular presence near grain stores, where it preys on mice and rats that eat harvested corn (). [9]The Oxford English Dictionary cites this usage as far back as 1675, whilst other sources maintain that the corn snake is so-named because the distinctive, nearly-checkered pattern of the snake's belly scales resembles the kernels of variegated corn.
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis. Contents:
[46] [47] [49] [50] Morphs often demonstrate differences in migratory behaviour, being resident or anadromous fish, and in feeding behaviour and niche placement. [47] [49] [50] Morphs often interbreed, but they can also be reproductively isolated and represent genetically distinct populations, [50] which have been cited as examples of incipient ...
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Ringneck snake: Diadophis punctatus: Non-venomous Rough green snake: Opheodrys aestivus: Non-venomous Scarlet kingsnake: Lampropeltis elapsoides: Non-venomous Scarlet snake: Cemophora coccinea: Non-venomous Smooth earth snake: Virginia valeriae: Non-venomous Southeastern crowned snake: Tantilla coronata: Non-venomous Western mud snake: Farancia ...
Banded Water Snake (Nerodia fasciata) Green Water Snake (Nerodia floridana) Northern Water Snake (Nerodia sipedon) Brown Water Snake (Nerodia taxispilota) Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus) Pine Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus) Striped Crayfish Snake (Liodytes alleni) Glossy Crayfish Snake (Regina rigida) Queen snake (Regina septemvittata)
Its nocturnal tendencies may also help it avoid dangers, such as day-foraging hawks. Slowinski's corn snake is likely similar in temperament to its sister-species, the Great Plains rat snake, which is very tame. Slowinski's corn snake relies mainly on camouflage for defense and rarely bites. This species feeds primarily on small mammals and birds.