Hypsiscopus plumbea
Species of snake
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The rice paddy snake (Hypsiscopus plumbea), also known as grey water snake,[3] Boie's mud snake,[1] yellow or orange bellied water snake, lead water snake or plumbeous water snake is a species of non - venomous, rear-fanged snake endemic to South Asia.[4][5] It is somewhat common, and is one of the most widespread species of water snake in Asia.[5][6][3]
| Hypsiscopus plumbea | |
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| From Phetchabun Province, western Thailand | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Homalopsidae |
| Genus: | Hypsiscopus |
| Species: | H. plumbea |
| Binomial name | |
| Hypsiscopus plumbea (F. Boie, 1827) | |
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Taxonomy
Description
The rice paddy snake is a relatively small snake, reaching a total length (including tail) of up to 72 cm (28 in), although sources vary.[4] This snake feeds readily on small fish, frogs, and occasionally small lizards. It has countershading coloration, which is dark brown to grey in the upper part of its body, and light colored white to yellowish color at the bottom of its body. In some populations, the upper part may be greenish, and dark spots along the vertebral line may also occur.[3] It is mainly nocturnal.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Gallery
Hypiscopus plumbea at Nong Phai District, Phetchabun Province, Thailand
Hypiscopus plumbea
from Karawang, West Java
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