Common Trinket Snake Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Coelognathus helena
Family : Colubridae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Mixed evergreen forests,Forest edges and Cultivated fields surrounding forests
Description : Common Trinket Snakes are small to medium-sized, with adult snakes ranging from 40 to 80 centimeters in length.
Their coloration varies from yellowish to brown, with three distinct black stripes running down their back.
They are diurnal and feed mainly on lizards, frogs, and other small reptiles.
They are commonly found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and human settlements. They are also commonly found in trees and shrubs.
Common Trinket Snakes are generally shy and non-aggressive. They are fast-moving and agile, making them good climbers.
They are oviparous, which means they lay eggs. The female snake lays between 6 to 12 eggs in a clutch.
The Common Trinket Snake is not currently considered threatened, although habitat loss due to deforestation and urbanization is a potential threat to their populations.
Their coloration varies from yellowish to brown, with three distinct black stripes running down their back.
They are diurnal and feed mainly on lizards, frogs, and other small reptiles.
They are commonly found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and human settlements. They are also commonly found in trees and shrubs.
Common Trinket Snakes are generally shy and non-aggressive. They are fast-moving and agile, making them good climbers.
They are oviparous, which means they lay eggs. The female snake lays between 6 to 12 eggs in a clutch.
The Common Trinket Snake is not currently considered threatened, although habitat loss due to deforestation and urbanization is a potential threat to their populations.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Lycodon aulicus
(Common Wolf Snake) -
Oligodon arnensis
(Banded Kukri) -
Ptyas korros
(Indo- chinese Rat Snake) -
Liopeltis calamaria
(Lesser Stripe-necked Snake) -
Oligodon albocinctus
(White-barred Kukri Snake) -
Boiga trigonata
(Common Indian Cat Snake) -
Chrysopelea ornata
(Ornate Flying Snake) -
Boiga multomaculata
(Large-spotted Cat Snake) -
Sibynophis sagittarius
(Cantor’s Black-headed Snake) -
Boiga siamensis
(Eyed Cat Snake)
Species groups
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description written by: Razia Sultana Setu,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:Wikipedia, IUCN Red List Bangladesh Volume-4 2015; photo credit:Noble John (www.inaturalist.org/people/Noble John), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.
description written by: Razia Sultana Setu,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:Wikipedia, IUCN Red List Bangladesh Volume-4 2015; photo credit:Noble John (www.inaturalist.org/people/Noble John), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.