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Rhabdophis conspicillatus
Basic stats
Venom
Mildly venomous (rear-fanged, not dangerous to humans)
Diet
Frogs, toads
Habitat
Forest near water
Range
Borneo, South and Southeast Asia
Clutch size
6–14 eggs (typical for Rhabdophis)
Incubation period
About 60–80 days (typical for Rhabdophis)
Size
Medium (up to 90cm)
Weight
~70–140g
A Rhabdophis keelback with a reddish underside, found near water in forest habitat. Like several Rhabdophis species, individuals can sequester toxins from toad prey into specialised glands on the neck as an additional defence, on top of mildly venomous rear fangs.
Diurnal, feeding heavily on frogs and toads, and best treated with more caution than its harmless appearance might suggest given the genus's documented toxin-related defences.
