I would assume they are different. I think Philodryas are considered more racer like than rat like. Also, I don't think there are any rear-fanged rats.

Doesn't mean they didn't share a common ancestor with rat snakes, but I think they are pretty distantly related to the Ryno rats. A Philodryas study would certainly be nice.
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