Himalayan Mountain Keelback Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Amphiesma platyceps
Family : Colubridae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Hilly areas,forests,agricultural fields
Description : The Himalayan Mountain Keelback can grow up to 1.5 meters in length.
The snake has a distinctive pattern of dark brown or black scales on its back with a yellow or light brown belly.
The head is flattened and broad, with large eyes and a slightly upturned snout.
The body is slender and elongated with a series of ridges or "keels" running down the back, giving the snake its name.
The Himalayan Mountain Keelback is found in a range of habitats including forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes, at altitudes of up to 4,000 meters.
The snake is primarily carnivorous, feeding on a variety of prey including frogs, lizards, and small mammals.
The Himalayan Mountain Keelback is mainly active during the day and is a non-aggressive snake. When threatened, it will usually try to escape, but may also inflate its body and hiss loudly to deter predators.
Little is known about the reproductive behavior of the Himalayan Mountain Keelback, but it is believed to lay eggs in clutches of 4-15.
The snake has a distinctive pattern of dark brown or black scales on its back with a yellow or light brown belly.
The head is flattened and broad, with large eyes and a slightly upturned snout.
The body is slender and elongated with a series of ridges or "keels" running down the back, giving the snake its name.
The Himalayan Mountain Keelback is found in a range of habitats including forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes, at altitudes of up to 4,000 meters.
The snake is primarily carnivorous, feeding on a variety of prey including frogs, lizards, and small mammals.
The Himalayan Mountain Keelback is mainly active during the day and is a non-aggressive snake. When threatened, it will usually try to escape, but may also inflate its body and hiss loudly to deter predators.
Little is known about the reproductive behavior of the Himalayan Mountain Keelback, but it is believed to lay eggs in clutches of 4-15.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Fowlea flavipunctatus
(Yellow-spotted Keelback) -
Amphiesma stolatum
(Striped Keelback) -
Fowlea piscator
(Checkered Keelback) -
Rhabdophis subminiatus
(Red-necked Keelback) -
Xenochrophis cerasogaster
(Dark bellied marsh snake) -
Atretium schistosum
(Olive Keelback Water Snake) -
Rhabdophis himalayanus
(Himalayan Keelback) -
Hebius xenura
(Cherrapunji Keelback)
Species groups
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description written by: Shahtaj Islam Sakaal,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:IUCN Red List Bangladesh-2015; photo credit:Krishna Khan(wikipedia), photo credit: wikimedia.org and photo copyright: wikimedia.org.more information please contact with us.
description written by: Shahtaj Islam Sakaal,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:IUCN Red List Bangladesh-2015; photo credit:Krishna Khan(wikipedia), photo credit: wikimedia.org and photo copyright: wikimedia.org.more information please contact with us.