Boiga siamensis

The gray cat snake (Boiga siamensis),[2] 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.[1]

Boiga siamensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Boiga
Species:
B. siamensis
Binomial name
Boiga siamensis
Nutaphand, 1971
Synonyms[1]
  • Boiga ocellata Kroon, 1973

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

  • Boiga siamensis, Siamese cat snake (juvenile)
  • Siamese Cat Snake, Boiga siamensis from Kaeng Krachan National Park.

References
  1. Boiga siamensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 8 Dec 2014.
  2. "Boiga siamensis". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 8 Dec 2014.


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