Latacincta

This juvenile male Laticincta Bamboo Rat Snake (Oreocryptophis porphyraceus laticincta) is a jewel-toned Asian colubrid — rich red-orange ground color crossed by clean, wide dark bands. This ‘red bamboo’ subspecies is prized for its color and secretive, cool-climate nature.An uncommon, beautiful species for the collector who appreciates the smaller Asian rat snakes.At a Glance: Sex: Male  |  Maturity: Juvenile  |  Origin: Captive BredHighlights & Features
Jewel-Toned Red Bamboo: Rich red-orange banded with clean dark crossbands.
Laticincta Subspecies: A prized, wide-banded form of the bamboo rat snake.
Cool-Climate Specialist: A secretive, cooler-running species for a naturalistic setup.
Uncommon Asian Colubrid: A distinctive step beyond typical rat snakes.
Care Specifications
Requirement
Details
Enclosure Size
Minimum 24″ x 18″ x 12″ for an adult; secure lid; they are smaller snakes.
Social Behavior
House individually.
Temperature
Cool-running: mid-60s to mid-70s°F; avoid heat stress.
Humidity
60–70% with a humid hide and good ventilation.
Diet
Appropriately sized rodents every 7–10 days.
Substrate & Decor
Moisture-retentive substrate with cover, hides, and cool retreats.
Live Animal Shipping & Pickup InformationTemperature-Controlled Overnight Shipping: All live orders ship exclusively via specialized overnight freight to guarantee safe arrival by noon the next day. Shipments are climate-monitored and packed in insulated boxes with heat or cold packs as weather dictates. Note: our live arrival guarantee requires a signature upon the very first delivery attempt.Local NJ Pickup (Advance Notice Required): Because our animals are kept under strict bio-security protocols at our off-site breeding facility, they are not housed on our main storefront shelves. You are welcome to pick up, but we require advance notice so our team can coordinate the drop-off to our main retail storefront. Alternatively, pickup can be arranged directly at our Northern New Jersey breeding facility. Please contact us after checkout to coordinate your pickup location and time.Trade Show Pickup: We attend lots of reptile and exotic trade shows throughout the year, and you can arrange to pick up your order with us at a show — saving on shipping. Check our current show listings on our website and contact us after checkout to reserve your animal for pickup at an upcoming event.