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Beauty rat snake

A species of Orthriophis, Also known as Blue beauty ratsnake
Scientific name : Orthriophis taeniurus Genus : Orthriophis

Beauty rat snake, A species of Orthriophis
Also known as:
Blue beauty ratsnake
Scientific name: Orthriophis taeniurus
Genus: Orthriophis
Beauty rat snake (Orthriophis taeniurus) Photo By Krulikovsky , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Living about 15–25 years, the average length of the beauty rat snake (including the tail) is about 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 m), with an unofficial record of a little less than 9.2 feet (2.8 meters) property of Simona and Janey, 2 girls from Den Haag (Netherland). The snake is called Obi One Kenobi.

General Info

Lifespan

15-22 years

Appearance

Beauty rat snake is a medium to large-sized snake with a slender, elongated body, covered in smooth, shiny scales. Its primary coloration is green or yellow, with a series of black or brown crossbands. The head is distinctly larger than the neck with a vibrant-red belly. This species lacks the presence of any horns, wings, or noteworthy tail features. Both sexes appear similar, with no discernible differences due to age or gender.

Behavior

Beauty rat snake is a nocturnal, predominantly terrestrial species with remarkable climbing ability. These solitary snakes exhibit territorial behavior, often resorting to striking postures when threatened. Skilled in ambush predation, they have evolved to adeptly camouflage within their surroundings. They do not display any migratory behavior.

Population

Decreasing
Beauty rat snake (Orthriophis taeniurus) Beauty rat snake (Orthriophis taeniurus) Photo By Krulikovsky , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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