Arboreal ratsnake
A species of Redtail rat snakes, Also known as Red-tailed racer Scientific name : Gonyosoma oxycephalum Genus : Redtail rat snakes
Arboreal ratsnake, A species of Redtail rat snakes
Also known as:
Red-tailed racer
Scientific name: Gonyosoma oxycephalum
Genus: Redtail rat snakes
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Description General Info
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Description
The red-tailed green ratsnake (Gonyosoma oxycephalum, also known as arboreal ratsnake and red-tailed racer) is a species of snake found in Southeast Asia.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Arboreal ratsnake primarily feeds on small mammals, birds, and eggs. This species exhibits a penchant for consuming birds, often hunting them in their natural habitats. Additionally, it occasionally includes reptiles in its diet.
Appearance
Ranging 120-240cm, the arboreal ratsnake is a long, slender-bodied snake covered in smooth scales. It's primarily a lustrous green, with darker hues along its back and a creamy white underbelly. It features a tapered tail and snout, the latter having horizontally-elongated, red eyes. The males have comparatively larger heads.
Behavior
Arboreal ratsnake, predominantly arboreal, is solitary, exhibiting minimal social interaction. They employ an active foraging strategy during dawn and dusk, with diet comprising mostly of small mammals, birds, and suits. Characterized by a strong defensive demeanor, arboreal ratsnake often engage in extensive 'breathing displays', hissing loudly and inflating its body when threatened.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Redtail rat snakes Species
Arboreal ratsnake 
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