Re.32 PTYAS(Rat snake)

 

Phylum           : Chordata

Class   : Reptilia

Order  : Squamata

Family : Colubridae

Genus : Ptyas

DESCRIPTION

Ptyas is a genus of colubrid snakes. This genus is one of several colubrid genera colloquially called "ratsnakes". The generic name derives from Ancient Greek meaning"spitter", which referred to a kind of snake believed to spit venom  in the eyes of humans, although in reality none of the Ptyas are known to spit venom.

IUCN Status: Endangered