Red Mountain Ratsnake

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Oreocryptophis porphyraceus

Red Mountain Ratsnake, a reference photo
Photo: Yinan Chen · Public Domain (licence)

Oreocryptophis porphyraceus is a rat snake species, commonly called the black-banded trinket snake, red bamboo snake, found in mid to upper-level elevations of forested hills in southeastern Asia, ranging from evergreen tropical to dry seasonal forests depending on the subspecies and locality. It is the only member of the genus Oreocryptophis, but it was formerly placed in Elaphe.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Red Mountain Ratsnake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Colubridae
Species
Oreocryptophis porphyraceus

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