Photographed in secondary forest,
Singapore. The snake appeared to be foraging for ants.
Family : COLUBRIDAE
Subfamily : Calamariinae
Species : Pseudorabdion longiceps
Maximum Size : 23 cm
References : H2, H3
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One of the smallest Reed
Snakes, Pseudorabdion longiceps inhabits mainly forested areas hiding under
logs, rocks or leaf litter.
Its colour varies from
black, brown to reddish-brown and it is iridescent in strong sunlight or
camera flash. Some specimens may have a pale yellow collar at the back of
the head.
Individuals of this
species have been observed a number of times to 'cartwheel' in an attempt to
evade capture, particularly if they are placed on a smooth substrate. This
curious method of locomotion has yet to be studied in any detail.
The species ranges from
southern Thailand, West Malaysia and Singapore to the islands of Borneo,
Sumatra and Sulawesi.
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