Banded Racer Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Argyrogena fasciolata
Family : Colubridae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Natural grassy lands,Dense bushes,Forests,Parks,Gardens
Description : Banded Racers are slender, agile snakes that can grow up to 6 feet long.
They have a distinctive pattern of alternating black and white or yellow bands that run down their entire body.
The head of the Banded Racer is small and tapered, with large eyes and a slightly pointed snout.
Banded Racers are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and agricultural fields.
They are most commonly found in Southeast Asia, but can also be found in parts of India, China, and Indonesia.
Banded Racers are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day.
They are agile and fast-moving snakes that are capable of climbing trees and swimming.
Banded Racers are not venomous and are generally not aggressive towards humans. However, they may become defensive if threatened.
Banded Racers are carnivorous and primarily feed on small animals such as rodents, lizards, and birds.
They are known to be skilled hunters and use their speed and agility to catch prey.
Banded Racers are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs rather than giving birth to live young.
Females typically lay between 6 and 12 eggs at a time, which hatch after an incubation period of around 60 days.
They have a distinctive pattern of alternating black and white or yellow bands that run down their entire body.
The head of the Banded Racer is small and tapered, with large eyes and a slightly pointed snout.
Banded Racers are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and agricultural fields.
They are most commonly found in Southeast Asia, but can also be found in parts of India, China, and Indonesia.
Banded Racers are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day.
They are agile and fast-moving snakes that are capable of climbing trees and swimming.
Banded Racers are not venomous and are generally not aggressive towards humans. However, they may become defensive if threatened.
Banded Racers are carnivorous and primarily feed on small animals such as rodents, lizards, and birds.
They are known to be skilled hunters and use their speed and agility to catch prey.
Banded Racers are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs rather than giving birth to live young.
Females typically lay between 6 and 12 eggs at a time, which hatch after an incubation period of around 60 days.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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Sibynophis sagittarius
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(Duméril’s Black-headed Snake) -
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(Ornate Flying Snake) -
Liopeltis frenatus
(Gunther’s Stripe-necked Snake) -
Oligodon theobaldi
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(Common Trinket Snake) -
Boiga trigonata
(Common Indian 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:Vivek Sharma(www.inaturalist.org/people/Vivek Sharma), 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:Vivek Sharma(www.inaturalist.org/people/Vivek Sharma), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.