Xenochrophis vittatus
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 Xenochrophis vittatus from Central Java
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| Xenochrophis vittatus (Linnaeus, 1758) |
Striped Keelback Xenochrophis vittatus is a species of snake found mainly in Indonesia (Bangka, Java, Sumatra, We, Sulawesi); and Singapore (introduced).
Terra typica: “America” (in error).
[edit] Ecology
A diurnal snake that loves paddyfields, ponds, small ditches and sometimes wandering around backyard and home garden. This harmless snake is feed on frogs and small lizards. In Central Java its also not uncommon kept by children as a pet.
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