Chinese garter snake
A species of Oocatochus, Also known as Frog-eating rat snake Scientific name : Oocatochus rufodorsatus Genus : Oocatochus
Chinese garter snake, A species of Oocatochus
Also known as:
Frog-eating rat snake
Scientific name: Oocatochus rufodorsatus
Genus: Oocatochus
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Description General Info
Description
Oocatochus is a genus of snake in the Colubridae family that contains the sole species Oocatochus rufodorsatus. It is known as the Chinese garter snake, frog-eating rat snake, or red-backed rat snake.
General Info
Diet
Primarily herbivorous, chinese garter snake feeds extensively on rainforest foliage. Its diet includes leaves, fruits, and seeds, with a preference for soft barks and succulent plant parts. Notably, they feed in a selective pattern, prioritizing nutrient-rich foliage.
Appearance
Chinese garter snake is a small, compact animal with features akin to a beetle. It bears a triangular body with rugged, shell-like skin, distinctive for its vibrant russet-red color, particularly on the dorsal side. The creature sports sizable antennas and an elongated tail-like appendage, adorned with alternating light and dark bands. Both sexes appear similar, with no prominent distinctions.
Behavior
Chinese garter snake exhibits mainly solitary behavior, with rarely occurring temporary territorial overlaps. This species uses tactile sensory organs for communication and exploration. Notably, it employs a distinctive rhythmic bodily quivering during mating rituals. Post mating, females protectively encase their eggs in a meticulously constructed carapace.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Oocatochus Species
Chinese garter snake 
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