Barred wolf snake is a species of nonvenomous snake found in southern Asia. The species is nocturnal and terrestrial. The snake is known to be shy, elusive and non-offensive. There are three recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Genus |
Lycodon |
| Scientific Name |
Lycodon striatus |
| Other Names |
Northern wolf snake |
| Length |
40 cm; largest recorded specimen measures 60 cm |
| Color |
Dark brown or black upper surface with white diagonal spots or crossbands which are widely separated near the front; upper lip and belly uniform white |
| Distribution |
Afghanistan, India, eastern and north-eastern Iran, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, western Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, southern Turkmenistan |
| Habitat |
Semideserts, forest edges |
| Diet |
Skinks, geckos, other small lizards |
| Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
2 to 4 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
50 to 60 days |
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Northern Wolf Snake
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Lycodon Striatus
