Family: ColubridaeSubfamily: Colubrinae
Genus: Dryocalamus (Bridle Snakes)
Picture: J. Bulian
Dryocalamus davisonii (Common Bridle Snake)Thai:
(ngu plong chanuan india)Size: 60 cm
Distribution area: To be found throughout Thailand, however more frequently in the north.
Behaviour: A nocturnal snake, which is to be found at ground level and in bushes and trees.
Danger level: None
Note: Danger of mistake with:
● Boiga dendrophila
● Lycodon laoensis
● Bungarus fasciatus (Krait) Strong venomous, deadly!
Picture: J. Bulian
Dryocalamus subannulatus (Malayan Bridle Snake)Thai:
(ngu plong chanuan malayu)Size: 60 cm
Distribution area: In southern Thailand from 11-°latitude. Particularly common in the Nakhon Si Tammarat province.
Behaviour: A nocturnal snake which is to be found predominantly in trees. In addition, they live mainly in forests, but can also be found in the proximity of human settlements.
Danger level: None
Note: Danger of mistake with:
● Boiga dendrophila
● Lycodon laoensis
● Bungarus fasciatus (Krait) Strong venomous, deadly!
Mildly-venomous/non-venomous snakes of Thailand
Venomous snakes of Thailand
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