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Dragon snake (Xenodermus javanicus)
Finally I managed a clear photo of this rare endemic species. I found this elusive nocturnal snake two days ago during my Borneo trip.
Location: Sarawak, Borneo.
Distribution: Malay Peninsula (Malaysia, Thailand, and one old record from the southernmost tip of Myanmar) and parts of the Greater Sunda Islands (Sumatra, Java, and Borneo, as well as some smaller islands).
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Reproduction: Egg layer however this species is known to have low fecundity (2–4 eggs).
Also known as Javan tubercle snake, Javan mudsnake, or rough-backed litter snake.
X. javanicus is a small non-venomous, semi-fossorial snake species belonging to the monotypic genus Xenodermus.
This species is best known for their characteristic dorsal scales and interesting defense mechanism in which they stiffen their entire bodies when threatened.
Source of info.: Wikipedia.
Dragon snake (Xenodermus javanicus)
Finally I managed a clear photo of this rare endemic species. I found this elusive nocturnal snake two days ago during my Borneo trip.
Location: Sarawak, Borneo.
Distribution: Malay Peninsula (Malaysia, Thailand, and one old record from the southernmost tip of Myanmar) and parts of the Greater Sunda Islands (Sumatra, Java, and Borneo, as well as some smaller islands).
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vinceadam2021/
Reproduction: Egg layer however this species is known to have low fecundity (2–4 eggs).
Also known as Javan tubercle snake, Javan mudsnake, or rough-backed litter snake.
X. javanicus is a small non-venomous, semi-fossorial snake species belonging to the monotypic genus Xenodermus.
This species is best known for their characteristic dorsal scales and interesting defense mechanism in which they stiffen their entire bodies when threatened.
Source of info.: Wikipedia.