Common Wolf Snake Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Lycodon aulicus
Family : Colubridae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Terrestrial
Description : The Common Wolf Snake has a slender body that can grow up to 1.2 meters in length. It has smooth, shiny scales that are brown or grey in color with a light-colored underside. Its head is slightly wider than its neck. The Common Wolf Snake is primarily nocturnal and feeds on small rodents, lizards, and frogs. It is a non-venomous species and will typically flee or hide when confronted, but can bite if threatened.
The Common Wolf Snake can be found in a variety of habitats including forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas. It is often found near human settlements and can be considered a pest in some areas.The Common Wolf Snake lays eggs, with the female typically laying between 5 and 10 eggs at a time. The Common Wolf Snake is not considered to be a threatened species and is not protected under any conservation laws.
The Common Wolf Snake can be found in a variety of habitats including forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas. It is often found near human settlements and can be considered a pest in some areas.The Common Wolf Snake lays eggs, with the female typically laying between 5 and 10 eggs at a time. The Common Wolf Snake is not considered to be a threatened species and is not protected under any conservation laws.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Oligodon theobaldi
(Theobald’s Kukri Snake) -
Oreocryptophis porphyraceus
(Bamboo Trinket Snake) -
Dendrelaphis tristis
(Common Bronzeback Tree Snake) -
Oligodon dorsalis
(Spot-tailed Kukri Snake) -
Oligodon cinereus
(Black-barred Kukri Snake) -
Boiga cynodon
(Bengal Cat Snake) -
Blythia reticulata
(Iridescent Snake) -
Coelognathus radiatus
(Copper-head Trinket Snake) -
Liopeltis frenatus
(Gunther’s Stripe-necked Snake) -
Dendrelaphis cyanochloris
(Green Bronzeback Tree Snake)
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description written by: Shahtaj Islam Sakaal,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:IUCN Red List Bangladesh-2015,www.reptile-database.reptarium.cz; photo credit and copyright:Prakrit Jain (iNaturalist user)(photo credit will follow inaturalist photo credit rules). 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,www.reptile-database.reptarium.cz; photo credit and copyright:Prakrit Jain (iNaturalist user)(photo credit will follow inaturalist photo credit rules). more information please contact with us.