IMG_0167-1(W) One of my favourite calamaria sp. the Red Headed Reed Snake (Calamaria schlegeli)

Also known as Pink-Headed Reed Snake or White-headed Reed Snake

Etymology: Named after Hermann Schlegel (1804-1884), German herpetologist.

Location: Lowland forest of Selangor, Malaysia.

Toxicity: Non-venomous

Behavior: Shy and docile (but some specimens especially from Singapore are known to bite).

Length: 5--5-6 inches

Diet: From current observations and reports, C. lumbricoidea, C. pavimentata, and C. schlegeli that have been observed to feed on earthworms (Malkmus et al., 2002; Tan & Yeo, 2013; Baker, 2014; Stuebing et al., 2014; Evan S.H. Quah, pers. obs.).

Reproduction: Oviparous (eggs layer).

 

 

Note: Calamaria schlegeli come in a few color forms (head color) e.g., red, pink, dull brown, or yellow. Note: Calamaria schlegeli come in a few color forms (head color) e.g., red, dull pink, dull brown, or yellow. More research will be needed to determine if these are merely a result of "polymorphism" or whether they actually represent different species or subspecies.

 

 

 

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