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National Natural Monument
Reptiles
White Snakes of Iwakuni
岩国のシロヘビ · Iwakuninoshirohebi
- Designated by
- National / Natural Monument
- Designation type
- Species
- Designated on
- August 4, 1972
- Location
- 山口県岩国市
- Prefectures
- Yamaguchi
- Scientific name
- Elaphe climacophora
About the Albino Japanese Rat Snake (Iwakuni white snake)
The Iwakuni white snake is an albino form of the Japanese rat snake, a white snake with red eyes. It has long lived in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, and been cherished as a divine messenger. The trait is passed down through generations, making it a valuable example of a heritable mutation, and it is a Natural Monument.
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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.
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The designated site is in 山口県岩国市.
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