Masticophis
| Masticophis | |
|---|---|
| Masticophis flagellum testaceus, western coachwhip, juvenile | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Subfamily: | Colubrinae |
| Genus: | Masticophis Baird & Girard, 1853 |
| Species | |
|
Ten, see text. | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Bascanion, Bascanium, Coryphodon, Herpetodryas | |
Masticophis is a genus of colubrid snakes, commonly referred to as whip snakes or coachwhips, which are endemic to the Americas. They are characterized by having a long, thin body and are not dangerous to humans.