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AnAge entry for Elaphe obsoleta

Classification (HAGRID: 03672)
TaxonomyKingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Colubridae
                    Genus: Elaphe
SpeciesElaphe obsoleta
Common nameBlack rat snake
SynonymsElaphe obsoleta obsoleta, Coluber obsoletus, Elaphe obsoleta lindheimerii, Scotophis lindheimeri

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity33.9 years (captivity)
Sourceref. 451
Sample sizelarge
Data qualityacceptable
Observations

These animals have been reported to live up to 33.9 years in captivity [0451].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity1,460 days
Male sexual maturity1,460 days
Adult weight

Metabolism

No information on metabolism available.

References
[0451] Frank & Kate's Web Page
[0528] Partners in Amphibian And Reptile Conservation: Northeast Working Group

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