Discover the Platyceps thomasi, or Thomas's Rat Snake, a striking serpent native to the scrublands and savannas of eastern and southern Africa. This arboreal and predominantly nocturnal species, reaching lengths of 1.5 to 2 meters, features a slender body with a distinctive dorsal pattern of brown or gray scales, making it an adept hunter of small mammals and birds while playing a crucial role in its ecosystem.