Elaphe carinata yonaguniensis
A species of Ratsnakes Scientific name : Elaphe carinata yonaguniensis Genus : Ratsnakes
Elaphe carinata yonaguniensis, A species of Ratsnakes
Scientific name: Elaphe carinata yonaguniensis
Genus: Ratsnakes
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Description
Elaphe carinata yonaguniensis is a fascinating species best known for consuming amphibians, a feature that sets them apart from their primarily rodent-eating relatives. Additionally, this species exhibits a particularly fascinating behavior: they're semi-arboreal, which means they spend part of their time in the trees, a trait that's unusual among their kin.
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
Elaphe carinata yonaguniensis primarily feeds on small mammals like rodents, often consuming them whole. A nocturnal hunter, it employs ambush tactics and uses its acute sense of smell to track its prey in the wild.
Appearance
Elaphe carinata yonaguniensis is a moderately large snake known for its elongated, cylindrical shape. Its rough, keeled scales feature distinct longitudinal ridges, with primary coloration being greyish brown. A row of black blotches, bordered with dark yellow, runs along each side, making this snake easily recognizable. There are no significant variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Elaphe carinata yonaguniensis is known for its nocturnal, solitary nature, primarily hunting at night. Its sharp, rear-facing fangs are used to envenomate prey during the swift striking behavior. The distinctive black banding across its body serves as efficient camouflage within the rock crevices of its natural habitat.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Ratsnakes Species
Elaphe carinata yonaguniensis 
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