Mandarin Rat Snake
Mandarin rat snake is a species of small to medium-sized, heavily built, non-venomous snake, belonging to the colubrid family, found in Asia. The species is crepuscular and is known to be shy and secretive. The snake is one of the most popular rat snakes in the pet trade.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Subfamily | Colubrinae |
| Genus | Euprepiophis |
| Scientific Name | Euprepiophis mandarinus |
| Length | 90 to 185 cm |
| Color | Gray outer surface often with red centers on the scales; back and tail have uneven yellow patches bordered with black; |
| Distribution | India, Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, Taiwan, China |
| Habitat | Rainforests, open farmland, rice fields, rocky scrubland, grassy fields, areas with dense vegetation |
| Diet | Small rodents |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate for 2 to 4 months |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Breeding Season | Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 3 to 12 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 40 – 59 days |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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