Scientific Name
Lycodon davisonii
Status
Least Concern
Size
Length: 45 - 60 cm
Diet
Carnivorous.
Primarily on small vertebrates, specifically targeting geckos, lizards, and skinks.
Appearance
A small, slender snake, with a distinct black body with white or pale green crossbands. It has a flattened head, a long tail, and a white, often speckled, underside.
Toxicology
non-venomous.
Habitat
Primary and secondary forested areas upto 1500 m.
Distribution.
Distributed throughout Thailand, particularly in the central, northern, and western regions.
Although sightings of these cats have been reported, they are rarely seen due to their habitat and behaviour. Nearly all sightings today are with camera traps.
Blanford's bridle snake is a nocturnal, terrestrial, and semi-arboreal. These snakes are timid, but may become defensive and bite if they feel threatened.
