Boiga siamensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Boiga |
| Species: | B. siamensis
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| Boiga siamensis Nutaphand, 1971
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The gray cat snake (Boiga siamensis),[1] also known as eyed cat snake or Siamese cat snake is a species of catsnake found in northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.[2]
Description
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
Mostly nocturnal, it is a potentially aggressive snake. It is a rear fanged venom snake but there are not known casualties registered.
Geographic range
India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam
Habitat
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.
Diet
This snake feeds on, birds, and eggs.
Reproduction
Boiga siamensis is an oviparous species, with sexually mature females laying eggs, 6-12 per clutch
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Boiga siamensis, Siamese cat snake (juvenile) -
Siamese Cat Snake, Boiga siamensis from Kaeng Krachan National Park.
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References
- ^ "Boiga siamensis". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 8 Dec 2014.
- ^ Boiga siamensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 8 Dec 2014.
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