Boiga siamensis
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| Boiga siamensis | |
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| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Boiga |
| Species: | B. siamensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Boiga siamensis Nutaphand, 1971
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The gray cat snake (Boiga siamensis),[2] also known as eyed cat snake or Siamese cat snake is a species of catsnake found in northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam. and Nepal[1]
Description
[edit | edit source]The Siamese cat snake resembles the dog-toothed snake but it occupies a different geographical range. It is a large snake, reaching almost 2 m (6 1⁄2 ft) in total length. Colours are greyish-brown with black crossbars that are most distinct interiorly. The head is dark brown with a dark streak from behind the eye to the first body crossbar that is broken just beyond the last supralabial. The chin and throat are white, the ventrals white to light brown
Behavior and venom
[edit | edit source]Mostly nocturnal, it is a potentially aggressive snake. It is a rear fanged venom snake but there are not known casualties registered.
Geographic range
[edit | edit source]It is found in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, Malaysia, and Vietnam. It is also found in Laos.[3]
Habitat
[edit | edit source]These snakes are found in forest-hills and plains and can be found up to 1,700 m (5,577 ft.). They are arboreal but can be found near water too.
Diet
[edit | edit source]This snake feeds on, birds, and eggs.
Reproduction
[edit | edit source]Boiga siamensis is an oviparous species, with sexually mature females laying eggs, 6–12 per clutch
Gallery
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Boiga siamensis, Siamese cat snake (juvenile)
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Siamese cat snake, Boiga siamensis from Kaeng Krachan National Park.
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Thai cat snake from Dalgaon, Alipurduar, West Bengal.
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Thai cat snake from Dalgaon, Alipurduar, West Bengal.
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References
[edit | edit source]- ^ a b Boiga siamensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 8 Dec 2014.
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