AnAge entry for Elaphe obsoleta

Classification (HAGRID: 02981)

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)

: No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System: ITIS 174177
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