Japanese Rat Snake
🦎 Reptiles
Japanese Rat Snake
Japanese Rat Snake
Elaphe climacophora
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About
A large non-venomous snake widely distributed in Japan. They have bluish scales, are good at climbing trees, and eat wild mice and bird eggs.
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Habitat
Forest/Agricultural land
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Lifespan
15-20 years
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Size
Approximately 1-2m
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Scientific Name
Elaphe climacophora
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Classification
Squamata › Colubridae › Elaphe
🏛 Where to See 1
Asia-Pacific 1
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Tama Zoological Park
Japan