Species information
Baird's Rat Snake
Elaphe bairdi
Common name
Baird's Rat Snake
Scientific name
Elaphe bairdi
Family
Colubridae
Appearance
Adult baird's rat snakes are grey, brown/orange or orange with 2 distinct stripes running the length of the snake. This snake also has 2 dorsal stripes, the stripes are usually grey or brown in colour. The skin inbetween the scales (which is known as the interstitial skin) is usually a different colour to the actual snake, it may be orange, yellow or salmon coloured.
Locality
Texas, Mexico.
Adult size
3-5ft.
Approx lifespan
Upto 20 years
REcomended vivarium size
30x15x15in.
Basic set up type
Desert/savannah
Diet
A diet of rodents is best suited to the Baird's Rat Snake.
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