Boulenger's pipe snake
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Cylindrophis boulengeri

Boulenger's pipe snake (Cylindrophis boulengeri) is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Cylindrophiidae. The species is endemic to Indonesia.

Animal name origin

The specific epithet, boulengeri, is in honor of Belgian-British herpetologist George Albert Boulenger.

Appearance

C. boulengeri may attain a total length (including tail) of 55 cm (22 in). Dorsally, it is black; ventrally, it has alternating dark gray and yellowish crossbands.

Distribution

Geography

Within Indonesia C. boulengeri is found on the Babar Islands, Timor, and Wetar.

Mating Habits

C. boulengeri is viviparous.

References

1. Boulenger's pipe snake Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulenger's_pipe_snake

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