The specific name, davidi, is in honor of Armand David, who was a French zoologist and priest.

[3] E. davidi is found mainly in China, and its presence in North Korea is considered uncertain.

[1] The preferred natural habitats of E. davidi are forest and grassland, at altitudes of 100–900 m (330–2,950 ft), but it has also been found in agricultural areas such as orchards.

[1] E. davidi preys upon frogs, lizards, and snakes.

[2] Eggs are laid in August, and clutch size is 7–8.