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1 Brown Kukri Snake Non Venomous Not Dangerous Kukri Snake Non Venomous Not Dangerous Oligodon purpurascens (Brown Kukri Snake) Thais say: Ngoo koot Appearance: Typical kukri shape not long, but thick snakes with a short tail and no real separation between neck and head. Very small head. Pattern on top of head indicative of most kukri species. Venter is creme or pink. Length: Average just under 1 meter (about 37 inches) Range: All over Thailand. Brown Kukri snakes were once thought to be native to only the southernmost Thailand provinces, however J. Bulian has found one in Pattaya and there have been others discovered farther in the northeast. Assume the Brown Kukri s habitat is across most of Thailand. Habitat: These snakes prefer life in the forest and can be found at great elevations about 1 mile high (1,600 meters).

2 I have received numerous requests to identify this snake from readers who found them close to or inside their homes as well. The habitat is wide and varied for this species. Regardless where they are found, they enjoy living under brush, wood, rocks, and thick flora. Active Time? Nocturnal, active at night and in the early morning as the sun rises. I have also found them in the middle of the day, and toward evening before sunset. Food: Frogs, lizards, geckos, skinks, and their eggs. Defensive Behavior: If the brown kukris are bothered enough they will roll their body to the side and lift up their tail perhaps to present it as a place to attack leaving the mouth free to strike when the aggressor does go for the tail. Kukri snakes have specialized egg-slicing teeth in the back of the jaw which are enlarged and shaped like a kukri knife. When held by the head, this snake can expertly twist the jaw around to stick the handler with these teeth. Holding is not recommended. Venom Toxicity: No venom. Offspring: Lay 6-12 eggs. A reader reported his snake had 8 eggs the first time and 10 the next. Eggs hatched after 60 days, incubated at 29 degrees C. Hatching in Bangkok latitude around late April. Notes: Though this snake is not venomous, it is keen to bite and can inflict deep wounds due to it s large, curved teeth and strong bite. Michael Cota, researcher, says, Appears that it might be an evolutionary link on the way to being venomous, since it is the only snake that I can think of that has fangs (enlarged pair of teeth), but no venom delivery system or ducts to the teeth. They are not dangerous, but will give you quite a bloody bite that takes a long time to heal. What makes them so difficult is that their head is not distinct; therefore, it is extremely difficult to grab behind the head

3 and keep proper control of it. It maneuvers it head around on your grip and then uses teeth to bite slash. You ll need a tetatus shot if you are bitten, as with all snakes as a precaution. Kukris are common and you might see one in Thailand if you live here. Brown Kukri Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Colubridae Subfamily: Colubrinae Genus: Oligodon Species: Oligodon purpurascens Binomial name: Oligodon purpurascens Classified by Schlegel in 1837.

4 Oligodon purpurascens, a very common kukri snake in our area. These have a fairly wide range in the south of Thailand. Brown or Purple kukri snake. Indochinese Rat Snake Non Venomous Not Dangerous Extra beautiful after hatching the Indo-Chinese rat snake

5 juvenile doesn t resemble most of the adults which turn dark brown, grey, or black as they mature. [Last updated: 10 May 2017] Ptyas korros Rat Snake) (Indo-Chinese Thais say: (ngoo sing baan) Length: Adults are just over 1 meter, but can reach near 2 meters. Range: All over Thailand and most of Asia including: Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Laos, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Western Malaysia, and Singapore. Habitat: Anywhere rats and lizards exist in abundance. They aren t found on hills or in mountains, usually just the lowlying areas and where people and garbage are. Active Time? Diurnal active during daylight hours. Food: Rats and other rodents, frogs and lizards. Much prefer rats. These are primarily rodent eaters and they vary little from their diet because there are usually plenty of rats or other rodents available. Defensive Behavior: Will flee very quickly if given the chance. If agitated, rat snakes bite quickly. Some of them will calm down enough that they can be free-handled without repetitive bites. Venom Toxicity: No venom that is harmful to humans. Offspring: Eggs which hatch in early to middle May in Krabi, Thailand.

6 Notes: These are very common snakes, and are seen a lot because they prefer to be active during the daylight hours. They have very large eyes, which would make one think they can see well at night as well. These snakes can be held without striking (see video below). Ptyas korros can be silver, grey, or brown orange looking in color. Scales on the posterior part of the body and on the tail often yellow and edged with black. Underbelly is light yellow. Juvenile Indochinese rat snakes have a transverse series of round whitish spots or narrow yellow transverse bars. Ptyas korros Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Colubridae Genus: Ptyas Species: P. korros Binomial name: Ptyas korros (Classified by Schlegel in year 1837.) Ptyas korros Non Venomous Not Dangerous My Indochinese Rat Snake Photos: Indochinese rat snakes eat predominantly rats and other rodents.

7 Another photo, showing same snake but darker exposure. It looks more brown toward the tail: Indochinese rat snakes are silver, black, grey, brown, or orange in color. Indo-Chinese Rat Snake Video: Juvenile Video Indo-Chinese Rat Snake Common Thailand Non-Venomous Snakes Photos, Videos, Links Did you get our FREE PDF file yet? PHOTOS OF COMMON THAILAND SNAKES! It s HERE> 83 pages many snakes featured: Cobras, Kraits, Pit Vipers, Corals, Rat Snakes, etc. facts and photos!

8 Thailand s Very Common NonVenomous Snakes (Last updated: 10 April 2017) Thailand has around 185 snake species considered non-venomous, or mildly venomous and not a threat to human beings. Though these snakes are not known to be dangerous to humans, that doesn t mean that they are not. The red-necked keelback, for instance, was a snake kept in aquariums across the world for years before the first deadly bites occurred. Turns out that they have a very strong venom that can be delivered with prolonged or multiple bites. Do be careful with all snakes. Chrysopelea Snake ornata. Golden Tree These snakes are very common and it is probably the most commonly seen snake among tourists and Thai locals. They are at home in the bushes and on the ground during the day. They are excellent climbers and prefer to eat the tokay geckos and other geckos. These snakes have a mild venom that can kill or disable birds and other small animals. It is not likely to affect your dog or cat, if bitten. Info Sheet Golden Tree Snake / Flying Snake (click) Golden Tree Snake Golden Tree Snake aka Flying Snake. Not dangerous. Quite fast in trees. A close relative of the golden tree snake, this is

9 the paradise tree snake Chrysopelea paradisi. Very similar in appearance with the addition of some orange or red color to some of the scales on the top of the body and head. Golden Tree Snake Video Juvenile Chrysopelea ornata with Bright Colors: Paradise Tree Snake Video Catching Chrysopelea paradisi from a Tree in Southern Thailand: Ahaetulla prasina. Oriental Whip Snake Oriental Whip Snake Venomous Not Dangerous The oriental whip snake is a really gorgeous snake with a very thin body up to two meters in length. The color is usually

10 bright green, but there are some which are grey, brown, or even yellow. This snake is harmless for people, but has a mild venom which affects lizards and birds they prey on. Easily recognized by it s very long head in the shape of an arrow, and another feature, harder to see the tongue stays out when annoyed. Ptyas Snake korros. Indo-Chinese Rat This rat snake is also very common no matter what type of weather or season. These are terrestrial (land-based) snakes with excellent climbing skills. They hunt lizards and other small animals on the ground during daylight hours. Rat snakes have no fangs, but their saliva is known to contain venom proteins. Nobody has been recorded in the literature as having been envenomated significantly by these snakes. Color varies from brown to grey or black. Info Sheet Indo-Chinese Rat Snake (click) Indochinese rat snakes eat predominantly rats and other rodents. Indo-Chinese Rat Snake Video A Juvenile Rat Snake Brown with Light Banding Typical of Young Ptyas korros in Southern Thailand:

11 Coelognathus radiata. Copper-headed Racer / Radiated Rat Snake. These rat snakes are common around trash bins, and anywhere rats and other rodents can be found. Though they are primarily terrestrial, I have seen one 3-4 meters up a palm tree raiding a bird nest of its young or eggs. These are strong, very fast striking snakes with a lot of nervous energy. Like the other rat snakes, it has no fangs with which to deliver venom. Info Sheet Copper-headed Racer (click) While usually the radiated rat snake has more of a yellow tone to it, this one was quite orange / brown. They have an amazing pattern when defensive and flared up. Copper-headed Racer Video Juvenile Copper-headed Rat Snake (Radiated rat snake) Caught on the Road: Adult Copper-headed Racer (Radiated rat snake) Letting Go in Wild: Kukri Snakes

12 Oligodon purpurascens, a very common kukri snake in our area. These have a fairly wide range in the south of Thailand. Kukri snakes are found Thailand wide and nearly all of them have the distinctive pattern on the top of the head as shown in the image above. Kukris are ground snakes which like cruising through and around the leaf litter. They eat eggs of all kinds, and small animals. While they are not venomous, they do have enlarged rear teeth which are shaped like kukri knives. They use these specialized teeth for cracking eggs so they can drink the inside yolk. Did you get our FREE PDF file yet? PHOTOS OF COMMON THAILAND SNAKES! It s HERE> 83 pages many snakes featured: Cobras, Kraits, Pit Vipers, Corals, Rat Snakes, etc. facts and photos!

13 Reticulated Python (ง หลาม ) Non Venomous Dangerous Bites Reticulated Pythons biggest Thailand snake. Constrictors, no venom. [Page Updated: 5 May 2017] (Python reticulatus) Reticulated Python Thais Say: Ngoo lam (ง หลา ม) Length: Reticulated pythons can approach 10 meters in length, though there is no hard proof that a member of the species ever reached that fantastic length. Still, stories persist. Pythons of 5-6 meters long are not very common, but they exist. Six meters was the biggest python I ve ever seen. Typically they are in the 3-5 meter range. Once they reach 4 meters or so they start to eat farm animals and they are quickly found out. Pythons of this size are either killed, or dragged to the local snake show where they die in unclean cages or of stress.

14 This just hatched Reticulated Python was only 60 cm long at birth, and can grow to more than 8 meters long. Appearance: Intricate design of yellow and black lines over tan background. Head is strongly separated from neck. Can get around 1 foot in thickness. Range: All over Thailand and some other Southeast Asia countries Burma, Malaysia in many types of habitat. Habitat: I have found them high up in trees in the mangrove above the saltwater and in the ocean near a mangrove forest. I have also found them in quite dry areas nowhere near saltwater and in residential areas as well as in floating huts on a river in the northeast. Found often during rain, it is thought they eat frogs along streams when they cannot find a large meal. These pythons are rather common, and much more so than the other pythons.

15 Adult Reticulated Python will it grow to 30 feet long? Active Time: Primarily active nocturnally, but can be found during daylight if disturbed, or sleeping at ground level. Food: Prefer animals related to their size. Chickens of all sizes seem to be preferred, though pigs, dogs, cats, goats, frogs and other animals are taken with regularity. Defensive Behavior: Curl into an S for a long strike. Strike is not that fast when they are big, but they have great reach! Watch out for very high strike on the upper body. The reticulated python is quite able to defend itself and it will not hesitate to strike anything that is aggravating it. Strikes can be 2 meters in distance and they can strike quite high head high even. They have rows of teeth 78 by one count, and they are very strong and curved. If you are bitten by a large python you can easily be killed as they wrap their very strong body around you and suffocate you or raise your blood pressure to such a degree that your heart can no longer beat. Your best chance is if you have a friend with you. That said, these snakes very rarely prey on man. Venom Toxicity: Not known for dangerous venom, though all

16 snakes are said to have venom (proteins) in their saliva. This snake kills by squeezing prey until the blood pressure is so high the heart cannot beat. Death is not due to suffocation as previously thought. Offspring: About cm long in large eggs. Only Blood Python eggs are known to be larger (of snakes). Hatch in JuneJuly. Notes: I have found a number of these pythons over the years. Many times they are swimming in water, or in trees above water both fresh and saltwater. They have a habit of cruising up streams where they eat large frogs and other prey. The largest I have ever seen in the wild was a 5-6 meter python in Krabi which was in a freshwater stream about midnight. A magnificent sight! Reticulated Python Classification Scientific Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Pythonidae Genus: Python Species: P. reticulatus Binomial name Python reticulatus (Classified by Schneider, 1801) Big Reticulated Python Found at

17 Night Small Reticulated Python Swimming in Stream #Python Oriental Rat Snake Non Venomous Not Dangerous 2015 Bob Burgess. Used with permission. Name: Ptyas mucosus (Oriental rat snake). Previously known as Ptyas mucosa. Thai: (ngu sing hang lai) Length: Up to 370 cm but usually under 3 meters. Range: Throughout Thailand, and common in Hua Hin area. Habitat: The Oriental Rat snake prefers open forests, and at times comes into residential areas. I have had a number of ID requests for these snakes found in gardens. It is terrestrial, and arboreal, but spending most time on the ground. Active Time: These snakes are active during the day and at dawn. At night the snakes can be found sleeping in loose rolls on bushes and in the branches of trees. Description: Long, thick snake somewhat resembling and

18 possibly mistaken for a king cobra. There are distinctive black lines on the lower jaw which are distinctive. The snake is brown bodied, with light bands on the base of the neck and mid-body, turning to black bands toward the tail. Food: An opportunistic feeder, P mucosa eats rodents, lizards, frogs, birds, and other small animals, The oriental rat snake has a triangle cross-section with a well-defined vertebral ridge which can indicate it may be a snake eater. While at the Queen Saovabha Snake Institute in Bangkok, Thailand I took a photo of this snake taking the head of Coelognathus radiata (radiated rat snake) into its mouth and then letting it go. If hungry, it is certainly big enough to eat a 2 meter long C radiata. Large snakes of this species do not have venom, nor do they constrict prey. They simply crush them with their body weight. This snake often eats prey while it is still alive. Defensive Behavior: This snake is not a big biter, despite its size and significant strength. Some bite, some don t. Rat snakes have some flexibility in how they strike, and can do so from many different positions. They need not rear back to strike. Danger: Danger of a strong bite which may get infected. No venom or delivery system. Venom Toxicity: N/A Offspring: Mating takes place between April and June typically. Approximately 60 days after successful mating females lay 6-18 eggs. In approximately 60 days the young hatch. Length of hatchlings is between centimeters and the snakes are very light brown. (Info primarily from Siaminfo.de) Notes: Unfortunately we don t get these in Krabi province. I ve never seen one dead on the road, never seen one in the

19 wild, and never fielded any ID request from someone locally who had shot a photo of one. Scientific classification Ptyas mucosus Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Colubridae Genus: Ptyas Species: P. mucosus Binomial name Ptyas mucosus (Linnaeus, 1758) Gongylosoma baliodeirus Orange Bellied Snake Gongylosoma baliodeirus Rupert Lewis from the United Kingdom was out herping in Thailand a couple nights ago and came upon this little beauty. It s Gongylosoma baliodeirus or possibly a subspecies. I say possibly because I can t find any information about the snake online at all. A Google search on image and text of the name of the snake produces nothing but the name, classification and who first found it (Boie). I did find one report of this snake being found in Borneo at 2,000 feet elevation on Mt.

20 Penrissen, Sarawak, Malaysia. Rupert had an illustration he found in a book that identified it as Gongylosoma, but that s about all we know from information found in books or online. The snake was caught at night in Krabi Noi rainforest (Krabi province, Thailand) after midnight on a half-moon night. The elevation was roughly 100 meters above sea level. This snake is about 40 cm in length and under 5 cm in girth at its thickest. It is smooth-scaled and Rupert counted 8 diagonal scales to the vertebral column. The snake was cooperative and did not attempt to bite. This is a new range for this snake, as previously they have not been found in Krabi province. They are rare in Thailand at all, and have only been found in some of the southernmost provinces. The photos are copyright 2013 Vern Lovic, with thanks to Rupert for sharing this snake with me. First published May 22, Updated Aug 15, Video of Gongylosoma baliodeirus: White Bellied Rat Snake Non Venomous Not Dangerous

21 White Bellied Rat Snake Ptyas fusca Thai: ngoo sing thai Length: up to 290 cm Description: Fusca comes from the latin, fuscus, meaning dark or dusky. In adults, the body and head are brown. The head is long and distinct. The head resembles Ptyas korros quite a bit, unless they are side-by-side, I don t think I could tell them apart by head shape. Eyes are large and pupils are round. There is occasionally a red stripe down the vertebral column. Some light banding can be seen laterally in some snakes. The tail can be black. There is a black lateral stripe that stands in contrast to the whitish of the venter, unlike other rat snakes. In juveniles of this species, the head, neck, and almost to mid-body can be a green tint. There can also be a noticeable pattern / banding that disappears with age. Range: This rat snake has been found in Peninsular Thailand in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Krabi, Trang, and Phang-Nga provinces. It is likely resident in many forests in Southern Thailand. Habitat: Found in primary and secondary evergreen forest and rubber plantations. Behavior: This snake is terrestrial and diurnal, sleeping at night on tree branches. When disturbed it raised up vertically and holds position, almost like a cobra. I have also seen this snake do this on the sides of roads to look up over the grass to see if the coast is clear to cross. Active Time? Diurnal. Food: Primary prey is birds, rodents, and lizards..

22 Defensive Behavior: Quick strikes, not necessarily from a coiled position or S-shape. After some handling, some of these snakes will calm down and cease striking. Venom Toxicity: No fangs to deliver venom. Danger: No danger from venom, but these are biting snakes that may inflict some lacerations / puncture wounds. Offspring: Oviparous. Notes: I have not caught this snake in Southern Thailand yet, but I have seen them occasionally on the side of the road. I have also handled one in captivity. They are quite different looking from the other rat snakes of the area. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Colubridae Subfamily: Colubrinae Genus: Ptyas Species: P. fusca Binomial name: Ptyas fusca (Günther, 1858) Malayan Bridle Snake Non

23 Venomous Not Dangerous [Last updated 10 May 2017] Malayan Bridle Snake Dryocalamus subannulatus Length: 70 cm Description: This is a thin snake less than the thickness of a finger. It has a light yellow mask and comes in one of two color pattern variations. Shown here is the pattern with a brown background and longitudinal stripes running from neck to tail. There is one along the vertebral ridge and one on each side. The eyes of this snake are rather large compared to the very small head. The head is slightly smaller than the neck of the snake. There are two very small rear-fangs seen upon inspection of the mouth. The head of this snake is not elongated in a long triangle like the Lycodon family of snakes which is one way to tell the difference. Range: Thailand s southern provinces. This snake was found in Krabi province at 450 meters elevation at 2200 hours two meters high on a thick tree covered with moss (see photo below). I have also found them at 200 meters elevation in evergreen forest and around 100 meters on a sloped rock face. Habitat: Bushes, trees, and dwellings. This snake is not as common as the Laotian Wolf Snake, but likes the same kind of habitat but is usually climbing on something. It searches trees and structures for geckos primarily. They are excellent climbers and love vines and light brush.

24 Active Time? Usually nocturnal. Food: Small geckos and frogs primarily. Defensive Behavior: I have yet to see this snake strike, even after handling a half-dozen of them. Usually they are very calm. Venom Toxicity: Weak or none. Ineffective for humans if there is any venom. The fangs are quite small less than the diameter of a regular stick pin. Offspring: Nothing known about this area. Notes: These are great snakes for first time snake hobbyists to handle for a short time in the wild. If they are striking initially, they quickly calm down when held for a short time. There is a very real danger of mistaking these harmless snakes with a Malayan, Many Banded, or Banded krait all of which are deadly. Kraits can get bigger than 1 meter. This snake, and the other harmless black and white banded snakes will not get over 70 cm generally. Scientific classification: Dryocalamus subannulatus Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Colubridae Subfamily: Colubrinae Genus: Dryocalamus Species: D. subannulatus Photo taken in situ, Ngorn Nak Mountain, Tub Kaak Subdistrict of Krabi Province, Southern Thailand:

25 Malayan Bridle Snake second pattern (more common): White or yellow bands on brown or black body is the typical pattern for this snake. Brahminy Blind Snake Non Venomous Not Dangerous Brahminy Blind Snake non venomous, burrowing snake native to southeast asia. Brahminy Blind snakes are parthenogetic can spawn young without males. VERY COMMON non-venomous snakes which are in nearly every country across the world. It is a myth that these snakes are venomous and deadly. Here in Thailand it is a pervasive myth. These snakes resemble thin black worms in Thailand. They have a lot of energy when you pick one up. You will likely find them in soil in your potted plants or climbing up through your drain in your restroom. Brahminy Blind Snakes are completely harmless.

26 (Page Updated: 7 September 2016) Ramphotyphlops braminus (Brahminy Blind Snake) Thai: (ngoo din ban) Length: Up to about 6 inches (15cm) Range: All over Thailand and much of the world, native to Southeast Asia. Transported across the world in potted plants. Notes: These are ground dwelling and burrowing snakes. They are shy. They are easily eaten by many other predators like birds, monitors, and other snakes. The Red Tailed Pipe snake eats these snakes often. The blind snakes have very small eyes covered with a thin skin that protects them as they burrow through the dirt. Many people have this tiny black snake come up through the pipes into their homes. We found dozens of them in our home, having come through the shower drain. They are completely harmless and yet there are rumors across the world that these are deadly snakes capable of killing humans with one bite. It is completely false. Do not kill these snakes, they are beneficial to the environment they eat termite and ant eggs. Active Time? Anytime. I have found them at night and daylight under leaves or other litter on damp ground, and of course crawling up through our drains. Food: Ant and termite eggs primarily. Defensive Behavior: Flip around craziliy and will attempt to flee. The mouth is too small to inflict a bite on humans, and I have never seen one of these small snakes attempt to bite. Venom Toxicity: No venom or means to inject it.

27 Offspring: An interesting twist here. Brahminy Blind snakes are all born female and need no males to continue the species (parthenogenic). They are parthenogenetic. When they reach sexual maturity they lay fertile eggs and hence, are fully self-perpetuating the species. If there is one soon there will be more! These snakes have populated much of the western world and can be found in Thailand, India, Hawaii, Louisianna, Boston, and other places in the USA and across the globe now. My Brahminy Blind Snake Video 1: Blind Snake Video 2: Brahminy Blind Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Typhlopidae Genus: Ramphotyphlops Species: R. braminus Binomial classification: Ramphotyphlops braminus Snake Scientific

28 Red Tailed Pipe Snake Non Venomous Not Dangerous A Non-venomous Red-tailed Pip Snake (Cylindrophis ruffus) found in Southern Thailand during one of our herping field trips to look for snakes. Red Tailed Pipe Snake non venomous small. The white black pattern of half stripes is the belly. The top is completely black in adults and has some banding on the lateral sides in either white or some shade of red. Page Updated: 5 September 2016 The red-tailed pipe snake is a beautiful snake, though at first glance you might wonder if it is a snake at all! It has a very flat appearance for the tail region, and very black on the top. The head is so small you might think it s a large fat worm. The eyes are very small. This snake spends a lot of time in the dirt looking for grubs, maggots, and very small larvae and things.

29 Cylindrophis ruffus Tailed Pipe Snake) ruffus (Red Thais say: (ngoo kon kob) Length: max about.9 meters (90 cm, 35.5 inches) Range: All over Thailand on flat ground and at some elevation up to 1700 meters. Notes: I had one of these red-tailed pipe snakes at my home to photograph and shoot video of for two days. They are beautiful snakes. Their top is black and has a radiance like a sunbeam snake you know that rainbow appearance when the sunlight hits it? Beautiful. Then, on the underside the bands of black and white don t line up so it s very different. The bands will turn red and black as the juvenile red tailed pipe snake ages. The head is very small and the eyes almost impossible to see. I ve found these pipe snakes in the fine mesh of roots growing into the water of streams, and also in leaf litter on mud bordering streams. Around my home in Krabi Town I have found dozens dead on the road in the morning time especially after rains. Habitat: The snake lives on the ground and in rat holes and termite mounds, under stumps or rocks and in other cool, damp places. Active Time? The snake is mostly nocturnal and is active at night. Food: Brahminy blind snakes, insect larvae, small frogs and worms. Defensive Behavior: This pipe snake hides the head under loops of it s body and flips it s red tail end up in the air flattening it as if like a cobra. Thais call this the 2-head

30 snake because it wants you to think it has two. In an hour of handling this snake, it made no move to bite at all. That doesn t mean it won t, but they are not all that inclined to bite. Their mouth is VERY small and they d have to catch you just right to bite you. Venom Toxicity: None that affects humans. Offspring: This snake has 5-10 young, born live, about 20 cm long (about 8 inches). Red Tailed Pipe Snake s Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Cylindrophiidae Genus: Cylindrophis Species: C. ruffus Binomial name Cylindrophis ruffus Classified by Laurenti in year 1768 Belly side. The top of this snake is completely black and patternless. The body is relatively flat shaped, and can be made very flat when it chooses.

31 Red Tailed Pipe Snake video: Here is Fred, one of our interns, showing a Red-tailed Pipe Snake he found on one of our field trips:

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