I'm a little confused. Is an Asian Ratsnake(I think its also called a Mangrove ratsnake) venomous? I've been told that there rearfanged, but then someone else told me all rat and corn snakes are rear fanged. I believe the coloring is red, dark blue, and yellow diamonds, but I could be way off.
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Asian Ratsnake?
herpguy24
Apr 14, 2007 09:14 AM
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shaky
Apr 15, 2007 02:22 AM
there are many species of "asian ratsnakes", and none fit the description you posted. Also, the mangrove snake is a rear-fanged animal that can be dangerous. it is black and yellow
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V.P.
Austin Herp. Soc.
chrish
Apr 15, 2007 08:49 PM
It could be a Mandarin Ratsnake that you are thinking about. It is gray with yellow diamonds and some red between the scales. Search for Mandarin Rat images online. It is not rear-fanged, it is harmless.
There is a Mangrove Snake (Boiga dendrophila) which is rear fanged. It is black with yellow diamonds as well. Search for photos of that online.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas
