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Japanese Rat Snake

Elaphe climacophora

Description:

The Japanese rat snake or "Aodaishō" (Green General) in Japanese, is a green rat snake about 110-200 cm long and is often found living close to humans. They are excellent at climbing trees and eat small rodents and birds, especially eggs.

Habitat:

Endemic to Japan, found in parks and rivers and other areas close to human settlements.

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Sudachi
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Sudachi

十和田市 (Towada), Japan

Spotted on Jul 1, 2012
Submitted on Jul 1, 2012

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