Beauty rat snake is a type of long, slender snake found in East and Southeast Asia. The species is semi-arboreal. There are several recognized subspecies of this species. The captive bred specimens can make good pets. It is very popular in the snake skin and live snake trade in China.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Suborder |
Serpentes |
Family |
Colubridae |
Subfamily |
Colubrinae |
Genus |
Orthriophis |
Scientific Name |
Orthriophis taeniurus |
Other Names |
Beauty Snake, Cave Racer |
Length |
4 – 6 ft |
Color |
Yellowish-brown to olive ground color with two pairs of round black spots which join together; dark stripe from each eye extends to the corner of the mouth; yellowish-white upper labials |
Distribution |
East and Southeast Asia |
Hibernation Fact |
Undergoes hibernation |
Venom Fact |
Non-venomous |
Breeding Season |
Around a month after hibernation |
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Orthriophis Taeniurus