Where is the king rat snake's place of origin and distribution? Introduction to the main production areas

The king rat snake, scientific name king rat snake (Elaphe carinata), also known as cauliflower snake, king snake, snake king, stinky yellow jaw, and so on, is a large snake very common in temperate zones. It is non-venomous and relies on its own strong body and powerful constricting force to capture prey. It gets its name from the king-character-like pattern on its head. Let us take a look below at the king rat snake's place of origin and distribution!

The king rat snake's place of origin and distribution

King rat snakes mostly live in plains, hills and mountainous areas, with a vertical distribution range of 300-2300 m. In China they are mainly distributed in Henan, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, Fujian, Taiwan, China, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places, and abroad they are mainly distributed in Vietnam.

The king rat snake's living environment

The king rat snake is the fastest-growing and larger-bodied among non-venomous snakes (excluding pythons). It inhabits mountainous, plain and hilly areas, and is active by riversides, pondsides, reservoir areas and other places near water. It moves agilely, has a fierce temperament, crawls fast and can climb trees.

The king rat snake's living habits

1. Diet: The king rat snake mainly feeds on rodents, frogs, birds and bird eggs, and when food is scarce it even eats its own kind.

2. Toxicity: The king rat snake is non-venomous and is a large snake very common in temperate zones, relying on its own strong body and powerful constricting force to capture prey.

3. Reproduction: The king rat snake reproduces by laying eggs, laying eggs from June to July each year, with 8-15 eggs each time, and the incubation period is about 40-45 days.