Japanese Rat Snake
Japanese rat snake is a species of non-venomous, medium-sized snake belonging to the colubrid family, endemic to Japan. The semi-arboreal species is known to be shy and fast.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Elaphe |
| Scientific Name | Elaphe climacophora |
| Length | 1-2 m |
| Color | Pale yellow-green to dark blue-green |
| Distribution | Japan |
| Habitat | Barns, forests, bamboo thickets, rice fields, dry stone walls, buildings, grasslands, ditches, near water |
| Diet | Rodents, birds and their eggs, lizards, frogs, snakes, squirrels |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate for 3 to 4 months |
| Predators | Eagles, raccoon dogs |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Breeding Season | Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 7 to 20 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 44 to 75 days |
| Reproductive Age | Male: 3 years 8 months Female: 3 years 10 months |
| Average Lifespan | More than 20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not Listed |
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