Large-eyed Water Snake

Keelbacks & Mock Vipers

Xenochrophis maculatus

Basic stats

Venom

Non-venomous

Diet

Frogs, small fish

Habitat

Forest streams and wetland

Range

Borneo, South and Southeast Asia

Clutch size

6–12 eggs (typical for Xenochrophis)

Incubation period

About 60–80 days (typical for Xenochrophis)

Size

Medium (up to 75cm)

Weight

~55–110g

A keelback with noticeably large eyes relative to its close relative the Triangle Keelback, found near forest streams and wetland.

Feeds on frogs and small fish, harmless and active by day near water.

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