Colubrids
Other colubrids
Browse the animals currently covered here. This collection is not a complete colubrid inventory and does not provide a shared diet or climate plan.
5 care introductions in this collection
SnakesBeauty rat snake
Elaphe taeniura complex (also Orthriophis taeniurus)
Beauty rat snakes are large, fast climbers whose locality must be established before choosing a permanent enclosure or climate plan.
Group introduction · Experienced keeper
Long-term specialist commitment; locality-specific lifespan confirmation needed.
SnakesCommon garter snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common garter snakes are busy daytime animals that need varied prey, clean water and housing secured against very small escape gaps.
Species introduction · Some experience
About 10–15 years; longer is possible.
SnakesAfrican house snake
Boaedon capensis / fuliginosus trade labels (verify identity)
This house-snake introduction begins with identification because the African trade name covers different animals.
Group introduction · Some experience
Long-term commitment; identity-specific lifespan confirmation needed.
SnakesGopher snake
Pituophis catenifer
Gopher snakes burrow and explore, so plan housing around their locality and adult length instead of a generic tank label.
Species introduction · Some experience
Often around 15 years; 30+ years reported
SnakesPine snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Pine snakes are substantial diggers that benefit from secure underground retreats and housing planned for adult strength.
Species introduction · Some experience
20 years or more in the cited care source
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