Broad-banded bamboo rat snake
Oreocryptophis porphyraceus laticinctus
Wholesale
Category
Non/Mildly Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Non/Mildly Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
80 – 120 cm
Venom
Non-venomous. Completely harmless.
In the Wild
Habitat
Terrestrial to semi-arboreal. Montane forest and bamboo, 500 – 1,800 m. Northern Thailand and adjacent Myanmar — Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son highlands.
Wild Diet
Small rodents, lizards & shrews. Crepuscular to nocturnal terrestrial hunter.
Captive Care
Temperature
18 – 24 °C ambient — 16 – 18 °C cool end
Humidity
70 – 85 %. Regular misting.
UV Requirements
Low to moderate. UVI 0.5 – 2.0.
Feeding
Pre-killed mice or rats. Adults every 7 – 10 days.
Enclosure
Terrestrial / semi-arboreal. Min 90 × 45 × 45 cm. Cool montane setup — same requirements as coxi.
Temperament
Docile and handleable. Bold broad banding makes this subspecies highly distinctive.
Distribution in Thailand