North American rat snakes
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The North American rat snakes ( Bogertophis ) are a genus of snakes . This is located in the southwest of the USA and in northern Mexico . Two types are known so far. The genus was named after the American herpetologist Charles Mitchill Bogert .
species
- Bogertophis rosaliae ( Mocquard , 1899)
- Trans-Pecos rat snake ( Bogertophis subocularis ( Brown , 1901))
description
North American rat snakes have long, slender bodies and large eyes with rounded pupils. They can reach a length of 1.4 meters. Bogertophis rosaliae can have different shades, for example light brown, red or orange. Bogertophis subocularis , on the other hand, is usually light brown with connected black spots and two black stripes behind the neck. In isolated places B. subcolaris is found in a light yellow or silver variant.
Behavior and nutrition
This genus of adder is nocturnal and feeds on rodents and bats, and sometimes also on lizards, especially when they are younger. Their habitat is in dry areas. She spends much of her time hiding from the heat of the day. North American rat snakes are egg-laying snakes.
