Boiga jaspidea
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Boiga jaspidea

Boiga jaspidea (jasper cat snake) is a small and slender species of rear-fanged colubrid that is uncommon throughout its range.

Appearance

Its body is reddish to chocolate brown, but rich black and white speckles cover the entire body except for the ventrals, which are yellow. In addition, there are faint black lateral bars, and white spots on the ventrolateral area. Its maximum length is 1.5 m (4.9 feet).

Distribution

Geography

Indonesia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand and southern Vietnam.

Boiga jaspidea habitat map

Biome

Boiga jaspidea habitat map

Habits and Lifestyle

The jasper cat snake lives in arboreal habitats in tropical forests, and sometimes among low-lying shrubs. It has been reported to lay up to three eggs in termite nests. Little else is known about this elusive snake.

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Diet and Nutrition

The jasper cat snake feeds on geckos and other smaller snakes in the wild.

References

1. Boiga jaspidea Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boiga_jaspidea
2. Boiga jaspidea on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/192018/2028688

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