Eastern Rat Snake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

The Eastern ratsnake is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae, endemic to North America.

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Nature Reserve a mile south of Darien on US17. Georgia. Photo shared on Wikipedia by gailhampshire.
Nature Reserve a mile south of Darien on US17. Georgia. Photo shared on Wikipedia by gailhampshire.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Eastern Ratsnake observed by anthony_damiani
Mar 1, 2026
Florida, US
byAnthony
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Eastern Ratsnake observed by keara_giannotti
Mar 1, 2026
Rock Creek Rd NE, Leland, NC, US
byKeara R. Giannotti
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Eastern Ratsnake observed by jecmanatee
Mar 1, 2026
Miami-Dade County, Everglades National Park, US-FL, US
byJen
Research Grade
· 4 IDs
Pantherophis alleghaniensis observed by colemanevansgk
Feb 28, 2026
Ingraham Highway, Homestead, FL, US
byColeman Evans
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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