Oreocryptophis p. vaillanti - Chinese Bamboo Ratsnake
29 Apr 2010
Common Names: Chinese Bamboo Ratsnake
Scientific Name: Oreocryptophis porphyraceus vaillanti
First Described: SAUVAGE, 1877
CAPTIVE CARE NOTES
Adult Size:
80-100cm
Temperament:
A shy and secretive species, that will readily bite if disturbed
Temperature Range:
28°C(82°F) to 17°C(62°F) *temps never over 28°C/82°F
Humidity Requirements:
Provide a humid hide and spray occasionally
Brumation:
47°-55° F (8°-13°C) for 3-4 months
Reproduction:
On average 3 eggs are laid per clutch. Incubated at 75°-80°F expect hatchlings from between 49-60 days.
Known Mutations:
None Known at Present
Natural History:
This terrestrial species has been found in the vegetation of tropical rain forests at altitudes of 200 - 500m. Then in subtropical montane forests at altitudes of 440 - 1100m
Native To:
China
Scale Counts:
Ventrals: 183-216
Subcaudals: 50-76
Dorsals: 19
- Chinese Bamboo Snake
- Photo: Deano Carguillo
- Chinese Bamboo Snake
- Photo: Rob Stone
- Chinese Bamboo Snake
- Photo: Sue Knight
- Chinese Bamboo Snake
- Photo: Gidi van de Belt
- Chinese Bamboo Snake
- Photo: Gidi van de Belt
- Chinese Bamboo Snake
- Photo: Sue Knight
- Chinese Bamboo Snake
- Photo: Sue Knight
- Chinese Bamboo Snake
- Photo: Gidi van de Belt
Conservation Status:
IUCN Red List: Not Listed
Photo Credit: Deano Carguillo