Wildlifeof China
Bella Rat Snake
Colubrid Snakes
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Archelaphe bella
Basic stats
Range
China (Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Sichuan, Yunnan), north-east India, Myanmar and Vietnam
Size
Longest measured specimen 81 cm
The Bella rat snake (Archelaphe bella) is the only species in its genus and is found in southern China, north-eastern India, Myanmar and Vietnam. (The Reptile Database; Wikipedia, general species account)
Its dorsal pattern resembles that of the North American corn snake. The longest specimen measured in one study was a male of 81 cm in total length. It is oviparous. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- Where is the Bella Rat Snake found?
- China (Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Sichuan, Yunnan), north-east India, Myanmar and Vietnam
- How big is the Bella Rat Snake?
- Longest measured specimen 81 cm