Coelognathus radiatus
Basic stats
Venom
Non-venomous
Diet
Rodents, other small vertebrates
Habitat
Forest and forest edge
Range
South and Southeast Asia
Clutch size
6–14 eggs
Incubation period
About 60–70 days
Size
Large (up to 2m)
Weight
~500g–1kg
A large, robust snake with a coppery-toned head, found in forest and forest edge, tolerant of some habitat disturbance.
Non-venomous, feeding on rodents and other small vertebrates, and known for a bold, defensive display (loud hissing, striking, flattening the neck) when threatened, despite being harmless.
