Meet Our Animals > Red-tailed Ratsnake
 
Quick Facts
Native to Southeast Asia
Primary Diet Birds, bird eggs, frogs, lizards, and small mammals
Adult Weight 400 to 800 grams
Lifespan 15 years
Status Least Concern

Red-tailed Ratsnake

These snakes don’t always have a red tail — it may be grey or magenta instead. They’re non-venomous and kill their prey by squeezing tightly.

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