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MALAYAN SPOTTED KEELBACK WATER SNAKE (Xenochrophis maculatus |Edeling,1864) Semi-aquatic snake and mostly active during daylight. The picture above is a juvenile. Geotagged,Large-eyed Water Snake,Malaysia,Snakes of Borneo,Spring,Xenochrophis maculatus Click/tap to enlarge

MALAYAN SPOTTED KEELBACK WATER SNAKE (Xenochrophis maculatus |Edeling,1864)

Semi-aquatic snake and mostly active during daylight. The picture above is a juvenile.

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Xenochrophis maculatus is a non-venomous snake found along small streams and peat or freshwater swamps. It feeds mainly on frogs. It is found in Borneo, Sumatra, and Peninsular Malaysia.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Feb 15, 2021. Captured Apr 13, 2019 23:18 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • Canon EOS 1300D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/60s
  • ISO800
  • 55mm