Deuve's Kukri Snake
Oligodon deuvei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusOligodon (Kukri Snakes)
- SpeciesOligodon deuvei (Deuve's Kukri Snake)
About the Deuve's Kukri Snake
Oligodon deuvei is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Southeast Asia. The specific name, deuvei, is in honor of Jean Deuve (1918–2008) who was a French military officer and amateur naturalist.
O. deuvei is found in Cambodia, southern Vietnam, and Laos; it is expected to occur in northeastern Thailand. The preferred natural habitat of O. deuvei is forest, but it is also found in gardens. O. deuvei differs from other known species of its group (the O. taeniatus group) by the combination of 12–15 maxillary teeth, 17 dorsal scale rows at midbody, approximately seven supralabials, the absence of dorsal and tail blotches, and the presence of a single vertebral black stripe, which is usually orange or red. O. deuvei is most similar to O. barroni, but differs from the latter by having more maxillary teeth and its absence of dorsal and tail marks.
O. deuvei is terrestrial, semiaquatic, crepuscular and diurnal. O. deuvei preys predominately upon frogs and tadpoles. The mode of reproduction of O. deuvei is unknown. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Deuve's Kukri Snake in Cat Tien National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Deuve's Kukri Snake in Cat Tien National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Deuve's Kukri Snake sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Deuve's Kukri Snake in Cat Tien National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Deuve's Kukri Snake in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.