Appearance
The key identification characters for ''C. schlegeli'' are modified maxillary teeth and scale characteristics. The third and fourth upper lip scales touch the eye. The mental scale does not touch the anterior chin shields. The nasal scales are oriented laterally. There is considerable geographic variation. Preocular scales are present in snakes from Singapore and Malaya, but absent in those from Java, and sometimes present on those from Borneo and Sumatra.This nonvenomous red-headed snake is sometimes confused with the blue Malayan coral snake and the red-headed krait, which are venomous.
Naming
The specific name, ''schlegeli'', is in honor of German herpetologist Hermann Schlegel.
Behavior
''C. schlegeli'' lives in forest undergrowth. It sometimes emerges on paths and in yards and gardens. It burrows for cover and feeds on small prey such as worms and insects.References:
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