
Seen at Panti Forest, Johor, Peninsular
Malaysia.
Family : COLUBRIDAE
Species : Macropisthodon flaviceps
Maximum Size : 60 cm ?
References
: H2, H3 Photo thanks to Rita Zamzamah |
A small to medium-sized
snake inhabiting primary and secondary forests, the Orange-necked Keelback
preys mainly on frogs and toads. It thus frequents shallow streams and
swampy areas.
As its name implies, there
is a thick orange band at the neck region, and the rest of the body is dark
grey or black, with thin white banding.
This species ranges
from Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia to Borneo (Kalimantan, Sarawak) and
the Indonesian islands of Nias, Sumatra and Bangka. It is absent from
Singapore. |