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Calamaria lumbricoidea
Basic stats
Venom
Non-venomous
Diet
Earthworms, soft-bodied invertebrates
Habitat
Leaf litter
Range
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 reed snake with notably variable colouring and pattern between individuals, reflected in the common name, found in leaf litter across Borneo.
Feeds on earthworms and soft-bodied invertebrates, harmless, spending most of its life underground or under litter.
