Buff Striped Keelbacks belong to the colubrid group of snakes, and is non-venomous and completely harmless. This is primarily a shy animal that can hardly be seen despite being a very common species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Natricinae |
| Genus |
Amphiesma |
| Scientific Name |
Amphiesma stolatum |
| Length |
16 to 20 inches |
| Color |
Olive green to gray |
| Distribution |
India, Pakistan (Sindh) to Sri Lanka, Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia (Borneo, Sabah), Taiwan and China (Hainan, Hong Kong, Fujian, Jiangxi) |
| Habitat |
Well-watered lowland plains and hills |
| Diet |
Frogs and toads, also consume fish, earthworms and geckos |
| Venom Fact |
Non-venomous |
| Clutch Size |
5-10 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
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