AnAge entry for Elaphe obsoleta
Classification (HAGRID: 03348)
- Taxonomy
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Elaphe
- Species
- Elaphe obsoleta
- Common name
- Black rat snake
- Synonyms
- Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta, Coluber obsoletus, Elaphe obsoleta lindheimerii, Scotophis lindheimeri
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
- Maximum longevity
- 33.9 years (captivity)
- Source
- ref. 451
- Sample size
- Large
- Data quality
- Acceptable
- Observations
These animals have been reported to live up to 33.9 years in captivity [0451].
Life history traits (averages)
- Female sexual maturity
- 1,460 days
- Male sexual maturity
- 1,460 days
- Adult weight
Metabolism
No information on metabolism is available.
References
- [0451] Frank & Kate's Web Page
- [0528] Partners in Amphibian And Reptile Conservation: Northeast Working Group
External Resources
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- ITIS 174177
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