Head scutellation of a typical Ratsnake

Written by Sue Knight

Introduction

Diagrams and photos of the head scutellation of a typical Ratsnake, detailing their names and position.

HEAD SCUTELLATION OF A TYPICAL RATSNAKE

R Rostral
N Nasal
L Loreal
P Postocular
Pr Preocular
Pf Prefrontal
Pa Parietal
Sc Subocular
Sp Supralabial
If Infralabial
In Internasal
So Supraocular
T Temporal





R Rostral
M Mental
If Infralabial
Im Inframaxilliar
G Gular
V Ventral



R Rostral
In Internasal
Pf Prefrontal
F Frontal
So Supraocular
Pa Parietal





Snake in photo: Dione Ratsnake, Elaphe dione

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