Uncommon Red Mountain Keelback (Hebius sanguineum)-Lifer

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Also known as Cameron Highlands Keelback.

Synonym: Hebius sanguineus, Amphiesma sanguineum

Malay: Ular Cameron Highland.

Maximum Size : 60 cm

Reproduction: Oviparous

I'll have to thank my friend Chan for spotting this snake. One of the uncommon keelback in Peninsular Malaysia.

 

 

Etymology: Named after Latin sanguis (“blood”) +‎ -eus, for "of or relating to blood" or "bloody" or "bloodred", a reference to the color of the species.

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