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Red-necked keelback

A species of Keelback snakes
Scientific name : Rhabdophis subminiatus Genus : Keelback snakes

Red-necked keelback, A species of Keelback snakes
Scientific name: Rhabdophis subminiatus
Genus: Keelback snakes
Red-necked keelback (Rhabdophis subminiatus) Photo By subhajit_roy , used under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Rhabdophis subminiatus, commonly called the red-necked keelback, is a species of venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Asia.

General Info

Lifespan

10-15 years

Diet

Red-necked keelback's diet is primarily comprised of amphibians, particularly frogs and toads. Besides, the snake is known to feast on smaller reptiles and invertebrates, demonstrating opportunistic eating habits.

Appearance

Red-necked keelback is a medium-sized snake with a slender body covered in smooth, shiny scales. The coloration mainly consists of deep, earthy browns, offering a striking contrast to the distinctive red or orange markings found on the neck region. This species lacks noticeable individual differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Red-necked keelback exhibits diurnal tendencies, frequently observed perched in trees or foraging on the ground. Solitary in nature, it fiercely defends its territory, especially during breeding season. Strikingly, it employs a unique defensive behavior by deterring predators with its nuchal gland secretions.
Red-necked keelback (Rhabdophis subminiatus) Red-necked keelback (Rhabdophis subminiatus) Photo By subhajit_roy , used under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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