INDIAN RAT SNAKE

Indian rat snake is very fast. An alert, active, diurnal hunter. Climbs well. Inhabits a wide range of habitats – coastal, arid, wet, mountainous, open fields as well as forests. Rat holes and termite mounds are preferred dwellings. Seen in paddy fields, tall grass, trees, storage places, and houses. Feeds on frogs, toads, lizards, birds, rats, bats, snakes and in one case a young tortoise. Rat snakes do not constrict but subdue larger prey by holding it down. Pressure is applied until the animal is still. Smaller prey is simply swallowed alive.

Clutches of 8-22 eggs usually laid between March-September (sometimes in winter months). Usually quick to escape, if cornered will inflate throat and forebody, emit a moan or growl, and strike vidorously.

Large rat snake can inflict painful (though harmless) bites. But calm down with gentle handing. Found throughout south and southeast asia. This snake play a very important role to maintain eco balance system. This is a Non-venomous snake that is why we should not kill this snake because of our environment sake.