Green Rat Snake
Ptyas nigromarginata
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colúbrids)
- GenusPtyas (Asian Rat Snakes)
- SpeciesPtyas nigromarginata (Green Rat Snake)
Ptyas nigromarginata, commonly known as the green rat snake or black-bordered rat snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to parts of Southeast Asia, including regions of China, India, Myanmar, and Vietnam. This slender, agile snake is characterized by its striking green coloration, often accompanied by a distinctive black border along its dorsal scales. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Khangchendzonga National Park
📅 Monthly Probability
Fewer than 5 records of Green Rat Snake at Khangchendzonga National Park — not enough to chart months honestly.
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
More parks will be added in future updates.