Welcome to kingsnake.com's message board system. Here you may share and discuss information with others about your favorite reptile and amphibian related topics such as care and feeding, caging requirements, permits and licenses, and more. Launched in 1997, the kingsnake.com message board system is one of the oldest and largest systems on the internet.
Hi all! I want to get into Asian Ratsnakes very soon, but in my research I have come across something that puzzles me. The scientific name of the Bamboo Ratsnakes are different depending on what site you are on. Some places have them marked as Elaphe, and others Oreocryptophis. Which is correct?
Thanks for the help!! 
-----
Aubrey Ross
The latter is probably more correct. Elaphe was recently revised and broken up. There will probably be a few more years of using the two interchangeably, and then everyone will forget they were ever called 'Elaphe,' kind of like Natrix sipedon.
Billy
-----
Aubrey Ross
Help, tips & resources quick links
Manage your user and advertising accounts
Advertising and services purchase quick links
