Hillenius's Reed Snake

Colubrid Snakes (Rear-fanged & Non-venomous)

Calamaria hilleniusi

Basic stats

Venom

Non-venomous

Diet

Earthworms, small invertebrates

Habitat

Leaf litter

Range

Endemic to Borneo

Clutch size

2–4 eggs (typical for Calamaria)

Incubation period

About 6–8 weeks (typical for Calamaria)

Size

Small (up to 35cm)

Weight

~8–15g

A small reed snake named after the herpetologist Dick Hillenius, found in leaf litter in Bornean forest.

Feeds on earthworms and small invertebrates, harmless, spending most of its time hidden in litter and loose soil.

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