Small-banded Kukri Snake

Oligodon fasciolatus

Oligodon fasciolatus is a Colubrid snake with populations present in southeast Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Small-Banded Kukri Snake (Oligodon fasciolatus) A unique genus that is equipt with sharp teeth used for penetrating bird and reptile eggs, which consist of a large part of their diet. Oligodon,Oligodon fasciolatus,Small-banded Kukri Snake

Appearance

One of the largest of kukris, Oligodon fasciolatus has a short head and thick body. It ranges from brown, olive/yellow, red, to gray in color. It displays large blotches which are interrupted by darker crossbars. .

Distribution

southeast Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Status

Least Concern.

Food

Eggs of other animals, lizards, frogs, and smaller rodents.

Predators

Larger snakes

References:

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https://bangkokherps.wordpress.com/2011/05/01/banded-kukri-snake/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oligodon
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/192038/0
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyColubridae
GenusOligodon
SpeciesOligodon fasciolatus
Photographed in
Thailand