Snakes are sources of veneration and fear in cultures from across the globe. There is something about their limbless bodies and lidless eyes that many find unsettling. While it would seemingly make sense to be at least a little wary of venomous species, it is the giant constrictors that seem to generate the most visceral…

This is joni one of our taiwan beauty snakes
This is Joni, one of our Taiwan Beauty Snakes (Orthriophis taeniurus friesei). These phenomenally patterned snakes are endemic to Taiwan and are found in a variety of habitats, from rocky regions to forests to low vegetation areas. These distinctive colubrids can grow up to 9-10 feet long.