Green keelback
A species of Keelback snakes, Also known as Black-banded keelback Scientific name : Rhabdophis nigrocinctus Genus : Keelback snakes
Green keelback, A species of Keelback snakes
Also known as:
Black-banded keelback
Scientific name: Rhabdophis nigrocinctus
Genus: Keelback snakes
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Description General Info
Description
Rhabdophis nigrocinctus, also known as the black-striped keelback, green Keelback, or banded keelback, is a keelback snake in the family Colubridae found in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Yunnan (SW China).
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Green keelback predominantly feeds on amphibians, particularly frogs and toads. This species has a more refined palatal mechanism specifically adapted to consuming and processing such preys.
Appearance
Green keelback is a medium-sized snake with a slender body covered in smooth, glossy scales. Its dark-colored back is marked by distinctive bright green transverse bands, while its underbelly remains plain. No features such as horns or wings are present. There are no apparent differences in appearance across age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Green keelback is a sedentary snake, often found basking or hiding in vegetation. They exhibit a unique defensive mechanism wherein they present their nuchal glands when threatened, which contain defensive toxins. Typically solitary, green keelback demonstrates significant territorial behaviors, using aggression in defense of their habitat.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
Keelback snakes Species
Green keelback 
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