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Cherrapunji Keelback Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Hebius xenura
Family : Colubridae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Forests,vicinity of creeks and streams
Description : Wall's keelback has a slender body and typically grows to a length of about 30-40 cm (12-16 inches).
Its coloration can vary, but it is usually olive or brownish-gray with darker stripes or blotches along the length of the body.
As its common name suggests, Wall's keelback has keeled scales, which means that each scale has a raised ridge down the center.
The species is primarily aquatic and is often found near streams, ponds, or other bodies of water. It is a good swimmer and can also climb trees.
Wall's keelback is oviparous, which means that it lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. The female typically lays 3-5 eggs in a clutch.
The species is not venomous and is considered harmless to humans. It is sometimes kept as a pet, although it is not as commonly kept as other snake species.
Despite being relatively common in its range, not much is known about the biology or behavior of Wall's keelback. Further research is needed to better understand this species and its role in its ecosystem.
Its coloration can vary, but it is usually olive or brownish-gray with darker stripes or blotches along the length of the body.
As its common name suggests, Wall's keelback has keeled scales, which means that each scale has a raised ridge down the center.
The species is primarily aquatic and is often found near streams, ponds, or other bodies of water. It is a good swimmer and can also climb trees.
Wall's keelback is oviparous, which means that it lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. The female typically lays 3-5 eggs in a clutch.
The species is not venomous and is considered harmless to humans. It is sometimes kept as a pet, although it is not as commonly kept as other snake species.
Despite being relatively common in its range, not much is known about the biology or behavior of Wall's keelback. Further research is needed to better understand this species and its role in its ecosystem.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Xenochrophis cerasogaster
(Dark bellied marsh snake) -
Amphiesma stolatum
(Striped Keelback) -
Atretium schistosum
(Olive Keelback Water Snake) -
Rhabdophis himalayanus
(Himalayan Keelback) -
Fowlea flavipunctatus
(Yellow-spotted Keelback) -
Fowlea piscator
(Checkered Keelback) -
Rhabdophis subminiatus
(Red-necked Keelback) -
Amphiesma platyceps
(Himalayan Mountain 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 andwww.indiabiodiversity.org; photo credit:L. Shyamal(wikimedia), photo copyright: wikimedia. 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 andwww.indiabiodiversity.org; photo credit:L. Shyamal(wikimedia), photo copyright: wikimedia. more information please contact with us.