Euprepiophis conspicillata, commonly known as the Japanese forest rat snake, is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to Japan. Its Japanese common name, jimuguri, roughly translates to "the burrower". It is closely related to Euprepiophis mandarinus, the Mandarin rat snake.

Terrestrial

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Appearance

Adults are usually 70 to 100 cm (2.3 to 3.3 ft) in total length (body + tail).

Distribution

Geography

Continents

Asia

Countries

Japan, Russia

Regions

Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku

Biogeographical realms

Palearctic

Euprepiophis conspicillata is native to all four main islands of Japan, including some smaller outlying islands, as well as Kunashir Island (territory disputed between Japan and Russia).