The Kapuas mud snake (Enhydris gyii ) is a species of snake in the family Homalopsidae. The species, which is native to Borneo, can change its epidermal colour spontaneously.
The common name, Kapuas mud snake, refers to the Kapuas River. The specific name, gyii, is in honor of Burmese herpetologist Dr Ko Ko Gyi.
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starts withEnhydris gyii may attain a total length (including tail) of 150 cm (59 in).
Like all members of the subfamily Homalopsinae, E. gyii is rear-fanged and mildly venomous.
Enhydris gyii is viviparous.
