Beauty rat snake | 台北市立動物園資訊網

Species of snake

The beauty rat snake (Elaphe taeniura, once of the Orthriophis complex), also called the beauty ratsnake, the beauty snake, or the cave racer, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to the eastern and southeastern regions of Asia. It is a long, thin, semi-arboreal species of snake with several recognized subspecies.[citation needed] This constrictor feeds on rodents, and though it is favored in some locations as a natural pest control or pet, it is also considered an invasive species in other locations.[2][3]

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).[citation needed]

The overall ground color is yellowish-brown to olive, becoming darker at the end of the tail.[citation nee...