Elaphe carinata

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King Ratsnake
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Elaphe
Species: E. carinata
Binomial name
Elaphe carinata

King Ratsnake, Stinking Goddess, Keeled Ratsnake Size: 150 to 170 cm (up to 240 cm) Distribution: China, North Vietnam, Taiwan

The common name "stink snake" or "stinking Goddess" refers to this species' highly developed post-anal glands, that when picked up are frequently emptied, with a very strong, bad odor. The common name of "King ratsnake" refers to its habit of eating other snakes. mjjjm


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