Lycodon laoensis | |
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specimen at Khao Chamao Waterfall, Khao Chamao–Khao Wong National Park | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Colubridae |
Genus: | Lycodon |
Species: | L. laoensis |
Binomial name | |
Lycodon laoensis Günther, 1864 | |
Synonyms | |
Ophites laoensis - Zhao & Adler, 1993 [2] |
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It is found in India, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, China (Yunnan), and West Malaysia.
Dorsally it is dark brown, with a whitish or yellowish crossband on the occiput, and similar body crossbands which bifurcate on the sides. Ventrally it is whitish. Adults are about .5 m (20 inches) in total length, which includes the tail of about 10 cm (4 inches). [3]
They are nocturnal , and generally ground dwelling. They are not very aggressive and generally reluctant to bite. [4]
Like other Wolf Snakes, they can be mistaken for the venomous Banded Kraits. [4]
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