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Oligodon taeniatus
It's about 45 cm long.This small snake gets its name from the light stripe that runs down its back, which is bordered on either side by a dark line. It also has a thin dark stripe on each side of its body. Background coloration is grey to brown. Underbelly is pink or orangish-red with black markings. There is a dark line that goes through both eyes and three dark blotches positioned on top of the head behind the eyes
Lowland forest, where it will usually hide under stones, wood, or leaves. Can often be found in parks and gardens
I found it when I'm cleaning dishes and my mom scream
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