Family Colubridae

Animals in the family Colubridae on Global Animal Guide. The guide features 4 species in this family — each profile answers the most-searched questions first.

Common garter snake with three light longitudinal stripes crossing damp garden mulch

Least Concern

Reptile

Common Garter Snake

Familiar harmless snake of North American yards

Green boomslang with oversized eyes draped along a savanna acacia branch

Least Concern

Reptile

Boomslang

Arboreal African snake with potent venom

Corn snake with orange and red blotched pattern coiled on a wooden surface

Least Concern

Reptile

Corn Snake

The gentle, colorful beginner's pet snake

Garter snake with yellow stripes along a dark body resting in green grass

Least Concern

Reptile

Garter Snake

One of North America's most common and widespread snakes