Common Wolf Snake

Colubrid Snakes (Rear-fanged & Non-venomous)

Lycodon capucinus

Basic stats

Venom

Non-venomous

Diet

Geckos, other small lizards

Habitat

Forest, coastal and disturbed habitat, gardens

Range

Borneo and many Southeast Asian islands

Clutch size

3–6 eggs (typical for wolf snakes)

Incubation period

About 60–80 days (typical for wolf snakes)

Size

Small-medium (up to 70cm)

Weight

~40–80g

A widespread wolf snake tolerant of disturbed and coastal habitat as well as forest, found across many Southeast Asian islands including Borneo.

Nocturnal, hunting geckos and other small lizards, often found around buildings and gardens as well as natural habitat.

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