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Buff striped keelback

Amphiesma stolatum

Description:

s a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake found across Asia. It is a typically non aggressive snake that feeds on frogs and toads. It belongs to the subfamily Natricinae, and is closely related to water snakes and grass snakes. It resembles an Asian version of the American garter snake. It is quite a common snake but is rarely seen.

Habitat:

The buff striped keelback inhabits river banks, marshy areas and wetlands but is also commonly found in fields, open countrysides and overgrown grassy patches during the monsoon season

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1 Comment

Atul
Atul 11 years ago

Awesome!

YogendraSatam
Spotted by
YogendraSatam

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Spotted on Sep 20, 2012
Submitted on Sep 20, 2012

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