I LIVE IN ASIA
Red-tailed green rat snakes are native to southeast Asia. They inhabit tropical rainforests, shrublands, and rural gardens in countries like Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
I AM A CARNIVORE
Red-tailed green rat snakes will hide amongst tree branches and wait for birds, lizards, and bats to pass by to catch mid-air.
RED-TAILED GREEN RAT SNAKES ARE SOLITARY
Like many other reptilian species, red-tailed green rat snakes are a very solitary species. Very little parental care is offered to newly-hatched young.
ALWAYS ON THE DEFENSE
Red-tailed rat snakes don’t usually strike first. They puff up their bodies, mimicking venomous pit vipers that live nearby. They turn sideways to show how big they are to encourage predators to leave. If predators don’t leave, these snakes will bite. They can strike from nearly any position, even if their heads are pointed away from predators.
HELPING THE RED-TAILED GREEN RAT SNAKE IN THE WILD
By visiting the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, you are supporting local, regional, and global conservation. A portion of every ticket sold goes towards conservation of wildlife and wild places. Each year, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo donates over $250,000 to our conservation partners.
I AM IMPORTANT TO MY ECOSYSTEM
As a carnivorous species, red-tailed green rat snakes play a crucial role in keeping certain animal populations under control.