Twin-spotted Ratsnake or Chinese Cornsnake. Adult snakes can reach up to 60-80 cm. They are distributed over China. Elaphe bimaculata is a small ratsnake that occurs as both blotched and striped phase, with the blotched type being the more common or "typical" phase. Some specimens even exhibit a pattern of half blotched, half striped where the anterior half is usually blotched and the posterior half striped. E. bimaculata is a very attractive and easy to keep species that doesn't require a lot of space. They are found in many habitats ranging from the edge of forest to cultivated areas and seem to like cooler temperatures and higher humidity. A secretive snake that prefers smaller food items such as young to half grown mice. E. bimaculata have been known to breed at different times of the year, usually with 3-10 eggs being laid in late spring. these requiring 35-48 days of incubation. Provide with a period of 2-3 months hibernation. Females are known to grow larger and heavier than males. [1] This Manual of Style has the simple purpose of making things easy to read by following a consistent format — it is a style guide. ...