One of the largest snakes in the Americas, the tiger rat snake is long and slender with a distinct-looking head.
ORIGIN:
Central America
HABITAT:
Forested areas
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Length: Up to 10 ft
DIET:
Squirrels, rodents, birds, lizards, frogs and other snakes
PREDATORS:
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Bites and holds prey against a solid surface; neck inflation; rattle tails
REPRODUCTION:
Around 8–14 eggs are laid, which hatch after 73–76 days
THREATS:
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 15 yrs