Brown Rat Snake
Ptyas fusca
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusPtyas (Asian Rat Snakes)
- SpeciesPtyas fusca (Brown Rat Snake)
About the Brown Rat Snake
Ptyas fusca, commonly known as the white-bellied rat snake or brown rat snake, is a species of colubrid snake. It is found in Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. The white-bellied rat snake prefers forested habitats. They are known to prey on frogs and lizards and fish. It is known to remain still and hold neck erect when disturbed-a threatening posture.
The adults range from brown to brick-red colour on the upper surface. Ventral scales are white to pale yellowish in colour. Thick black stripes on either side of the posterior body and tail is a characteristic feature. Juveniles often greenish in coloration. The pupil is rounded and large.
Photo by Hock Ping GUEK - Selangor, Malaysia Photo by Paul - Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brown Rat Snake in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 6 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 8 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 9 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 10 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown Rat Snake in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Brown Rat Snake sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown Rat Snake in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
February has the highest sighting rate for Brown Rat Snake in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.