Black-Headed Snake
Black-headed snakes are non-venomous species of snakes belonging to the colubrid family found in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. They are active both during daytime as well at night. Their behavior is non-aggressive-possess a tendency to hide when threatened.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Subfamily | Colubrinae |
| Genus | Sibynophis |
| Scientific Name | Sibynophis subpunctatus |
| Other Names | Duméril’s Black-headed Snake, Jerdon’s many-toothed Snake |
| Length | Around 30 cm Maximum: 46 cm |
| Color | Grayish-brown dorsal color with series of black dots along the vertebra, much of the mid-body has a reddish tint; greenish-yellow belly with black dots on each side of ventral scales; dark brown or black head and nape; tail color same as rest of the body |
| Distribution | Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Chattisgarh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal (India), Bangladesh, Srilanka’s west coast (Puttalam to Kalutara) |
| Habitat | Rainforest, mixed, dry and moist deciduous forests, semi-desert, scrub lands, rocky terrain (both moderate hills and lowland plains), insect holes, loose soil filled with cracks and cavities |
| Diet | Geckos, skinks, smaller snakes |
| Hibernation Facts | Hibernates |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | Up to 5 eggs |
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