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Gongylosoma baliodeirum
Basic stats
Venom
Non-venomous
Diet
Small invertebrates
Habitat
Leaf litter and low vegetation
Range
Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia
Clutch size
3–6 eggs (typical for small ground snakes)
Incubation period
About 60–80 days (typical for small ground snakes)
Size
Small (up to 40cm)
Weight
~15–30g
A small snake with a distinctive orange underside contrasting against darker upperparts, found in leaf litter and low vegetation.
Feeds on small invertebrates, generally secretive and ground-dwelling, most often found by turning over logs or litter rather than active searching.
