Tiger Ratsnake

Spilotes pullatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Colubridae

About

Spilotes pullatus, commonly known as the chicken snake, tropical chicken snake, or yellow rat snake, is a species of large nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to the Neotropics.

Fun Fact

There are 6 or 7 upper labials, the 3rd and 4th entering the eye, the last two very large.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on a wide variety of prey, including small mammals (such as rodents and bats), birds, lizards, other reptiles, amphibians, and eggs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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