Rhabdophis himalayanus
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| Orange-collared Keelback | ||||||||||||||||
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Rhabdophis himalayana |
Orange-collared Keelback (Rhabdophis himalayanus) is a species of snake. As with its congenerics this is a reared fanged species. The toxicity of its venom is not known but it overpowers its prey quickly. Even if it is considered harmless, an allergic reaction from the bite can still occur and all bites should be taken seriously.
[edit] Distribution
India (Sikkim, Assam; Arunachal Pradesh (Siddi (=Gandhigram), Miao - Changlang district, Chimpu, Itanagar - Papum Pare district, Pasighat, Boleng - East Siang district) ), Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal N Myanmar (= Burma), Laos, China (Yunnan, Yizang = Tibet)
Type locality: "Nepal"
[edit] References
- Boulenger, George A. 1890 The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma. Reptilia and Batrachia. Taylor & Francis, London, xviii, 541 pp.
- Günther, A. 1864 The Reptiles of British India. London (Taylor & Francis), xxvii + 452 pp.
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