Wolf Snakes

Indo-Chinese Wolf Snake
Indo-Chinese Wolf Snake

Scientific Name 

Lycodon neomaculatus

Status

Least Concern

Size 

Length:  50 - 70 cm

Diet 

Carnivorous.

Small, smooth-scaled lizards like geckos and skinks.

Appearance 

A small, slender, nocturnal snake, featuring a flattened, distinct head, wider than its neck. It has smooth, glossy scales, often in shades of dark brown, reddish-brown, or glossy black with white or pale yellow crossbands.

Toxicology

Considered non-venomous and harmless to humans. While they possess small, rear-facing fangs used to subdue small prey, their venom is not considered medically significant to humans.

Habitat

Lowland forests, gardens, plantations, and agricultural areas.

Distribution. 

 Various regions in Thailand, particularly north of the Isthmus of Kra.

 

Khao Yai National Park

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.

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Useful Information
The Indo-Chinese Wolf Snake is a small, slender, non-venomous, nocturnal, colubrid snake. They are highly adaptable, frequently found in human-inhabited areas where they are often mistaken for the venomous Common Krait.
When threatened or cornered, they are very nervous and can be quite aggressive, often striking repeatedly. They may shake their tails (similar to rattlesnakes), flatten their heads, or form a defensive ball with their head hidden in the center.
Where To See
Khao Yai National Park

 

 

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