Bornean Black Snake

Colubrid Snakes (Rear-fanged & Non-venomous)

Stegonotus borneensis

Basic stats

Venom

Non-venomous

Diet

Frogs, small vertebrates

Habitat

Forest floor, near streams

Range

Endemic to Borneo

Clutch size

4–8 eggs (typical for terrestrial colubrids)

Incubation period

About 70–90 days (typical for terrestrial colubrids)

Size

Medium (up to 1m)

Weight

~150–300g

A dark-bodied, Bornean-associated ground snake found in lowland forest, generally more nocturnal than the diurnal black-headed snakes.

Feeds on frogs and small vertebrates, non-venomous, found on the forest floor and near streams.

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