Rhinophis drummondhayi

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Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Serpentes
Rhinophis drummondhayi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Uropeltidae
Genus: Rhinophis
Species:
R. drummondhayi
Binomial name
Rhinophis drummondhayi
Wall, 1921

Rhinophis drummondhayi, commonly known as Drummond-Hay's earth snake, is a species of snake in the family Uropeltidae.[2] The species is endemic to Sri Lanka.[2]

The preferred natural habitat of R. drummondhayi is forest, at altitudes of 900–1,500 m (3,000–4,900 ft), but it has also been found in agricultural habitats such as home gardens and tea pantations.[1][3]

Reproduction

R. drummondhayi is ovoviviparous.[2]

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