What we don’t name, we don’t protect. This is Spilotes pullatus. Also known as the tiger rat snake. Non-venomous. Fast. Striking. She may look intimidating, but she’s one of the rainforest’s best pest controllers. By hunting rodents and small reptiles, she helps regulate populations and prevent imbalances — especially in areas where human settlements and farms meet the forest. Her presence is not a threat. It’s a sign of a healthy ecosystem. And yet, fear often comes first — when names are missi