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Xenopeltis unicolor
| Family Name: | Xenopeltidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Sunbeam Snake, Iridescent Earth Snake |
Name
Description
| Size | 114 cm |
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| Description | Head is flattened, not distinct from body. Body black to chocolate brown on dorsal surface, white on ventral surface. Tail short and tapered. Very iridescent under sunlight. Newborns have a white collar around the neck, but other than that, are identical to adults. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Nocturnal. Semi-fossorial. Oviparous. Varied diet of rodents, birds, lizards, and other snakes. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens |
| Distribution | Widespread in mainland Singapore, Pulau Tekong, and Pulau Ubin. Common throughout most of Southeast Asia. |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Tekong, Pulau Ubin |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Uncommon |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2012. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Cox, M.J., van Dijk, P.P., Nabhitabhata, J. & Thirakhupt, K. 1998. A photographic guide to snakes and other reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. United Kingdom: New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd. 144pp |
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