Snakes of Japan

Every snakes in the Wildlife of Japan guide: 26 species, grouped by family or group. Each name opens its page with photos, identification notes, habitat and range.

Vipers

• Mamushi Gloydius blomhoffii
• Hime Habu Ovophis okinavensis
• Habu Protobothrops flavoviridis
• Protobothrops elegans Protobothrops elegans
• Tokara Habu Protobothrops tokarensis
• Gloydius tsushimaensis Gloydius tsushimaensis

Cobras, Kraits & Sea Snakes

• Ijima's Sea Snake Emydocephalus ijimae
• Sinomicrurus boettgeri Sinomicrurus boettgeri
• Stokes's Sea Snake Hydrophis stokesii
• Sinomicrurus iwasakii Sinomicrurus iwasakii

Colubrid Snakes

• Japanese Rat Snake Elaphe climacophora
• Japanese Striped Snake Elaphe quadrivirgata
• Japanese Keelback Hebius vibakari
• Lycodon semicarinatus Lycodon semicarinatus
• Hebius pryeri Hebius pryeri
• Oriental Odd-tooth Snake Lycodon orientalis
• Achalinus werneri Achalinus werneri
• Lycodon multifasciatus Lycodon multifasciatus
• Lycodon walli Lycodon walli
• Japanese Forest Rat Snake Euprepiophis conspicillata
• Hebius ishigakiensis Hebius ishigakiensis
• Hebius concelarus Hebius concelarus
• Iwasaki's Snail-eater Pareas iwasakii
• Sakishima Green Snake Ptyas herminae
• Pfeffer's Reed Snake Calamaria pfefferi
• Kikuzato's Brook Snake Opisthotropis kikuzatoi

Frequently asked questions

How many snakes are in the Wildlife of Japan guide?

The guide lists 26 snakes of Japan, each with its own page covering identification, habitat and range.

Which groups of snakes are covered?

Vipers (6), Cobras, Kraits & Sea Snakes (4), Colubrid Snakes (16).