Indo-Chinese Rat Snake

Though lacking any venom or spectacular colours, the P. korros is a fierce rat hunter, and a speedy one at that, with huge eyes full of determination. Due to its brown colours and rather large size it can be mistaken for the King Cobra at first glance (a snake that is known to prey on the former). Although prone to biting, it is a nonvenomous and rather harmless snake. Yet, it can be also considered quite beneficial as it is an effective hunter of rodents and can be readily found in human settlements.

The latin name "Ptyas" derives from ancient Greek, meaning "spitter". In Thai, its name most curiously describe it as a "plain and possessed snake".