Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Adult length of 3-6 feet long, but has been known to grow up to 8 feet long. Grey in color with dark grey to black blotches across dorsal and ventral sides. Retain juveni…
How to identify
Adult length of 3-6 feet long, but has been known to grow up to 8 feet long. Grey in color with dark grey to black blotches across dorsal and ventral sides. Retain juvenile coloration & speckled pattern into adulthood.
Range
Found throughout the eastern half of the United States. Range extends north to New England and Michigan, south to the Gulf of Mexico, west to the Mississippi River and east to the Appalachian Mountains.
Habitat
Terrestrial. Found in a variety of habitats including forests, swamps, fields, and residential areas.
Similar species
Name and etymology
Spiloides: Greek for similar to (-eidos) a blemish (spilos)
At a glance
Range
Found throughout the eastern half of the United States. Range extends north to New England and Michigan, south to the Gulf of…
Habitat
Terrestrial. Found in a variety of habitats including forests, swamps, fields, and residential areas.
Guide
Reptiles and Amphibians of North America
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap