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Chrysopelea pelias

Family Name: Colubridae
Taxonomic Group: Vertebrates (Reptile)
Common Name: Twin-barred Tree Snake, Twin-barred Gliding Snake

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Description

Description Body slender and cylindrical, head relatively flat and distinct from body. Grey above with series of broad, red saddles on back; each saddle separated by narrow, black edged whitish band.

Ecology, Habitat & Location

Habitats Forest
Nature Reserves Central Catchment Nature Reserve
Nature Areas Pulau Ubin

Status

Species Status Native

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References

References Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp

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Species record last updated on: 21 August 2019.

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