Burrowing ratsnake
A species of Euprepiophis, Also known as Japanese Forest Ratsnake Scientific name : Euprepiophis conspicillata Genus : Euprepiophis
Burrowing ratsnake, A species of Euprepiophis
Also known as:
Japanese Forest Ratsnake
Scientific name: Euprepiophis conspicillata
Genus: Euprepiophis
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Description
Euprepiophis conspicillata, commonly known as the Japanese forest rat snake, is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to Japan. Its Japanese common name, jimuguri, roughly translates to "the burrower". It is closely related to Euprepiophis mandarinus, the Mandarin rat snake.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
The primary food of the burrowing ratsnake is small mammals, mainly rodents. It uses its infrared-sensing pit organs to noxiously target prey, consuming them whole after successful constricting manoeuvres.
Appearance
Burrowing ratsnake is a medium-sized snake with a slender, elongated body covered in smooth, shiny scales. Its primary coloration is dark brown, but it also features intricate patterns of black and white spots along its length. No significant variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies have been reported for this animal.
Behavior
Burrowing ratsnake is a nocturnal species, typically solitary except during the breeding season. Its exquisite hunting techniques, which mainly consist of ambush and constriction, serve as survival adaptations. Moreover, burrowing ratsnake uses chemical cues to mark its territory, helping to maintain spatial distribution among individuals. These behaviors reflect burrowing ratsnake's adaptation to its forest and mountainous habitats.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Euprepiophis Species
Burrowing ratsnake 
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