Corn snake Facts
Pantherophis guttatus
The corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus), sometimes called the red rat snake, is a species of North American rat snake in the family Colubridae.
Corn snake Facts at a Glance
The corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus), sometimes called the red rat snake, is a species of North American rat snake in the family Colubridae.
It belongs to the family Colubridae in the order Squamata. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
Corn snake Conservation Status
Corn snake is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
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