AnAge entry for Elaphe obsoleta

Classification (HAGRID: 03348)

Taxonomy
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

External Resources

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ITIS 174177
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