Boiga siamensis

Boiga siamensis

Gray cat snake, Eyed cat snake, Siamese cat snake

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Boiga siamensis

The gray cat snake (Boiga siamensis ), 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

Appearance

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

Distribution

Geography

India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, Malaysia, and Vietnam

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These snakes are found in forest-hills and plains and can be found up to 1,700m. They are arboreal but can be found near water too.

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Habits and Lifestyle

Diet and Nutrition

This snake feeds on, birds, and eggs.

Mating Habits

Boiga siamensis is an oviparous species, with sexually mature females laying eggs, 6–12 per clutch

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References

1. Boiga siamensis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boiga_siamensis

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