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Japanese Four-lined Ratsnake

Elaphe quadrivirgata

Classification

Elaphe quadrivirgata, commonly known as the Japanese four-lined ratsnake or the Japanese striped snake (Japanese: shimahebi = striped snake), is a species of non-venomous colubrid snake native to Japan. Geographic range It is found in all areas of Japan apart from the Ryukyu Islands. Description It typically grows to a length of 1-1.

Distribution

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