The sharp-beaked snake, also known as the rhinoceros rat snake, is mainly distributed in northern Vietnam, Guangxi and Hainan in China. Outside the sharp-beaked snake, it is a relatively popular breed of pet snakes.

Below, the editor will give you a simple Introducing the sharp-beaked snake.

I. Basic information

[Chinese name]Sharp-beaked snake

[Latin name] Rhynchophis boulengeri

[Alias] Rhinoceros Rat Snake

[Kingdom] Animalia

[Domain] Chordate

【Class】Reptilian

[Order] Squamata

[Suborder] Snakes

[Family] Serpentidae

[Genus] Sagittarius

[Species] sharp-beaked snake

[toxicity] non-toxic

2. Morphological characteristics

1 , Body size: The total length of the sharp-beaked snake is 1130-1283 mm.

2. Body color: The back of the sharp-beaked snake is green, and the upper lip is yellow-white; the free edge of the ventral scales is gray-white, with lateral edges. The dorsal surface of the larvae is golden yellow, and the ventral surface is pale yellow.

3. Features: The head is longer, with The neck is distinctly distinguished; the snout is pointed and protrudes anteriorly and upwardly in a tapered shape.

III. Living habits

1. Habitat: The sharp-beaked snake lives in tropical and subtropical rainforest environment, and lives in trees. See swimming in the river.

2. Diet: Mainly prey on small lizards and birds, and sometimes white mice in artificial environment.

3. Reproduction: Sharp-beaked snakes mate from March to May each year, lay 3 to 8 eggs at the end of June, and hatch for 40-60 days.

Fourth, protection level

The sharp-beaked snake has been included in the Three Lists issued by the State Forestry Administration of China.

And the sharp-beaked snake is also a national second-level key protected wild animal. Those who want to keep it privately have to weigh it. my country has a complete set of criminal laws.

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