| Elaphe davidi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Elaphe |
| Species: | E. davidi |
| Binomial name | |
| Elaphe davidi (Sauvage, 1884) | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
Elaphe davidi, also known commonly as Pere David's rat snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to East Asia.
The specific name, davidi, is in honor of Armand David, who was a French zoologist and priest. [3]
E. davidi is found in China and North Korea. [2]
The preferred natural habitats of E. davidi are forest and grassland, at altitudes of 100–900 m (330–2,950 ft), but it has also been found in agricultural areas such as orchards. [1]
E. davidi preys upon frogs, lizards, and snakes. Captive specimens have also eaten mice. [1]
E. davidi is oviparous. [2] Eggs are laid in August, and clutch size is 7–8. [1]
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