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Xenochrophis trianguligerus
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 80cm)
Weight
~60–120g
A keelback with reddish colouring along the flanks, found near forest streams and wetland habitat.
Diurnal and semi-aquatic, feeding on frogs and small fish, part of the Xenochrophis keelback group found across Southeast Asia.