The Colubridae family is the largest family of snakes in the world, with over 1,800 species.
These snakes live almost everywhere, from forests and deserts to rivers and grasslands.
Most colubrids are non-venomous and harmless to humans, but some have a mild venom they use to catch their prey.
They come in all shapes and sizes—some are tiny and slim, while others can grow several feet long.
Colubrids have smooth or slightly keeled scales (keeled scales have a slightly raised ridge down the center), round pupils, and many have bright colors or patterns to warn predators or hide in their environment.
They eat a variety of food, including insects, birds, eggs, frogs, and small mammals.
Some common snakes in this family include king snakes, garter snakes, rat snakes, and water snakes.
Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist
Status taken from NH Fish and Game
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