Pink-headed Reed Snake — Wildlife of Borneo Field Guide

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Calamaria schlegeli

Venom

Non-venomous

Diet

Earthworms, soft-bodied invertebrates

Habitat

Leaf litter

Range

Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia

Clutch size

2–4 eggs (typical for Calamaria)

Incubation period

About 6–8 weeks (typical for Calamaria)

Size

Small (up to 40cm)

Weight

~10–20g

A reed snake with a reddish head contrasting against a darker body, found in leaf litter in Bornean forest.

Feeds on earthworms and soft-bodied invertebrates, harmless, generally hidden under litter and soil.

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