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Sri Lankan Pipe Snake

Cylindrophis maculatus

Description:

Cylindrophis maculatus has two series of large reddish brown spots along the back, which are enclosed by a black network. The belly is white, variegated with black.



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7 Comments

induruh
induruh a year ago

Argybee, You will find facts from here,
http://www.wildreach.com/reptile/Serpent...

induruh
induruh a year ago

As for my knowledge it is non-venomous.

Argy Bee
Argy Bee a year ago

An amazing looking snake. Wiki doesn't say whether venomous or not. Do you know?

induruh
induruh a year ago

Thank you MaryEvans2.

MaryEvans2
MaryEvans2 a year ago

What an interesting looking snake. Nice spot and photos

Gopal murali
Gopal murali a year ago

beauty..!

harsuame
harsuame a year ago

Grandiosa imitación para salvar su cabeza bien

Sri Lanka

Lat: 6.91, Long: 80.03

Spotted on Mar 10, 2012
Submitted on Apr 19, 2012

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