Species information
Great Plains Rat Snake
Elaphe guttata emoryi
Common name
Great Plains Rat Snake
Scientific name
Elaphe guttata emoryi
Family
Colubridae
Appearance
The general pattern on the great plains rat snake is very similar to that of the corn snakes, the colour however is very different. The colouration is a lot duller in this species, the background colour being a grey brown, with the saddles a darker shade, usually grey-brown or dark brown. This snake shows the spear head ("fleur-de-lis") on the head and the checkerboard pattering on the belly which the corn snake has.
Locality
Missouri, Arkansas, Colorado, Mexico.
Adult size
Up to 5ft.
Approx lifespan
Up to 20 years.
REcomended vivarium size
36x18x18in.
Basic set up type
Woodland/Savannah. As with all snakes you must provide a hide in both the warm and and the cool end.
Diet
A diet consisting of rodents is best for the Great Plains Rat Snake.
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