Red bamboo snake
A species of Oreocryptophis, Also known as Chinese bamboo ratsnake, Black-banded trinket snake Scientific name : Oreocryptophis porphyraceus Genus : Oreocryptophis
Red bamboo snake, A species of Oreocryptophis
Also known as:
Chinese bamboo ratsnake, Black-banded trinket snake
Scientific name: Oreocryptophis porphyraceus
Genus: Oreocryptophis
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Description
Oreocryptophis porphyraceus is a rat snake species, commonly called the black-banded trinket snake, red bamboo snake or red mountain racer, found in mid to upper-level elevations of forested hills in southeastern Asia, ranging from evergreen tropical to dry seasonal forests depending on the subspecies and locality. It is the only member of the genus Oreocryptophis, but it was formerly placed in Elaphe.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Red bamboo snake maintains a carnivorous diet, predominantly consisting of small mammals. Its meals often entail rodents, specifically targeting mice, rats, and voles. An efficient hunter, it favors live prey.
Appearance
Red bamboo snake is a slender, medium-sized snake with smooth scales. Its vibrant color ranges from cherry red to purplish-brown, interspersed with black horizontal stripes wrapping its entire body, with the underside often lighter. The snake's head is indistinguishable from its body, except for its size. There are no notable differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Red bamboo snake demonstrates a primarily nocturnal lifestyle, using its remarkable arboreal skills to hunt and avoid predators in hilly terrain and dense forest. This solitary and mildly venomous species employs camouflage as a survival mechanism, while its non-aggressive nature results in an evasion preference over territory defense.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Oreocryptophis Species
Red bamboo snake 
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