Ptyas fusca
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| Adult snake in threat display in Venus Drive, Singapore. | |
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| Species: | P. fusca
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| Ptyas fusca (Günther, 1858)
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Ptyas fusca, commonly known as the White-bellied Rat Snake or Brown Rat Snake,[1][2] is a species of colubrid snake. It is found in Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore.[3]
The White-bellied Rat Snake prefers forested habitats.They are known to prey on frogs and lizards and fish. It is known to remain still and hold neck erect when disturbed-a threatening posture.
The adults range from brown to brick-red colour on the upper surface. Ventral scales are white to pale yellowish in colour. Thick black stripes on either side of the posterior body and tail is a characteristic feature. Juveniles often greenish in coloration. The pupil is rounded and large.[4]
References
- ^ "Ptyas fusca". uBIO. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ "Ptyas fusca". Retrieved 20 April 2014.
- ^ "Ptyas fusca". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ http://www.ecologyasia.com/verts/snakes/white-bellied_rat_snake.htm
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