Japanese forest rat snake is a type of non-poisonous snake belonging to the colubrid family, found only in Japan. The species most often exhibit crepuscular activity and is known to be very secretive.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Squamata |
Family |
Colubridae |
Subfamily |
Colubrinae |
Genus |
Euprepiophis |
Scientific Name |
Euprepiophis conspicillatus |
Length |
70 – 100 cm |
Color |
Red |
Distribution |
Japan |
Habitat |
Forests, foothills, high mountains; found from sea level to a height of at least 3000 m |
Diet |
Mainly small rodents |
Venom Fact |
Non-venomous |
Breeding Season |
April-May |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size |
2 to 6 eggs |
Incubation Period |
Around 2 months |
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