Animal Guide

Rhinoceros Snake

6 destinations · 5 states

Native Range: Northern Vietnam and southern China

The rhinoceros snake gets its name from the unusual, scale-covered projection on the tip of its snout, which gives this slender snake a distinctly odd profile. Look closely at an exhibit and you may notice that it rarely stays in one position for long. It is partly arboreal, moving through branches and vegetation as it searches for small prey, but it is also comfortable near streams and lakes. Adults are typically green, while young snakes start out brownish or gray and gradually change color as they mature. That transformation can make different ages look surprisingly different. Rhinoceros snakes are nonvenomous and feed on small vertebrates, with juveniles taking smaller prey. Their large eyes and slender body suit a life spent navigating forest vegetation, where camouflage can be more useful than speed. At an aquarium or reptile house, the strange snout is usually what catches attention first. Watching the snake slowly work its way through branches reveals just how well its shape fits a life among the foliage.

Rhinoceros Snake

Where to see Rhinoceros Snake

6 destinations across 5 states

6 destinations

Central Park Zoo

New York, NY

Fort Worth Zoo

Fort Worth, TX

Gladys Porter Zoo

Brownsville, TX

Metro Richmond Zoo

Moseley, VA

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Pittsburgh, PA

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Vallejo, CA

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