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Macropisthodon flaviceps
Basic stats
Venom
Mildly venomous (rear-fanged, not dangerous to humans)
Diet
Frogs, toads
Habitat
Forest floor near water
Range
Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand
Clutch size
10–20 eggs (typical for Macropisthodon)
Incubation period
About 60–80 days (typical for Macropisthodon)
Size
Medium (up to 70cm)
Weight
~100–200g
A stout keelback, close relative of the Blue-necked Water Snake, that mimics a viper when threatened — flattening its body, hissing loudly and striking — despite being harmless to people.
Feeds on frogs and toads on the forest floor near water; named for its orange-tinged lips.
