Wheeleria obsoletus was created in 1841.
Wheeleria elbursi was created in 1981.
Wheeleria kasachstanica was created in 1995.
Wheeleria lyrae was created in 1983.
Wheeleria phlomidis was created in 1870.
Wheeleria raphiodactyla was created in 1901.
Pantherophis obsoletus was created in 1823.
Wheeleria leptopsamma was created in 1925.
Wheeleria parviflorellus was created in 1981.
Wheeleria sobeidae was created in 1981.
The Latin language binomial designation for the black snake is Pantherophis obsoletus.
That depends. The term black snake can apply to many different species of snake. The black rat snake, Pantherophis obsoletus, sometimes called the black snake, is indeed a rat snake.
The snake you're describing is likely the Texas rat snake, also known as the Eastern rat snake (Pantherophis obsoletus). These snakes can exhibit various color patterns, including black bodies with a distinct darker or lighter-colored collar around the neck. They are non-venomous and are commonly found in Texas, often inhabiting forests, fields, and urban areas. Texas rat snakes are beneficial as they help control rodent populations.