Japanese Ratsnake
Elaphe climacophora
About the Japanese Ratsnake
The Japanese rat snake (Elaphe climacophora) is a medium-sized snake found throughout the Japanese archipelago (except the far South West). In Japanese it is known as the aodaishō or "blue general". It is a non-venomous snake, and a member of the colubrid family. It is hunted by eagles and raccoon dogs.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Japanese Ratsnake?
The scientific name of the Japanese Ratsnake is Elaphe climacophora.
How many Japanese Ratsnake sightings have been recorded?
1,503 observations of the Japanese Ratsnake have been recorded on iNaturalist.
1,503
observations on iNaturalist
