Laotian Wolf Snake
Lycodon laoensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusLycodon (Wolf Snakes and Bridal Snakes)
- SpeciesLycodon laoensis (Laotian Wolf Snake)
About the Laotian Wolf Snake
Lycodon laoensis, commonly known as the Laotian wolf snake, is a species of non-venomous colubrid snake endemic to Asia. It is found in India, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, China (Yunnan), West Malaysia and Myanmar.
Dorsally it is dark brown, with a whitish or yellowish crossband on the occiput, and similar body crossbands which bifurcate on the sides. Ventrally it is whitish. Adults are about.5 m (20 inches) in total length, which includes the tail of about 10 cm (4 inches).
They are nocturnal, and generally ground dwelling. They are not very aggressive and generally reluctant to bite. Like other Wolf Snakes, they can be mistaken for the venomous Banded Kraits. Aung, S. T., Suwanwaree, P., Aung, M. T., & Bernstein, J. M. (2025, June 10). New country records of the Laotian wolfsnake, Lycodon laoensis Günther, 1864, in Myanmar, discovered via citizen science. Herpetology Notes, 18, 373–375.
Günther, A. (1864). The Reptiles of British India. (Taylor & Francis, printers). London. xxvii + 452 pp. Lanza, B. (1999). A new species of Lycodon from the Philippines, with a key to the genus (Reptilia: Serpentes... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Laotian Wolf 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 | |
| 2 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Laotian Wolf Snake in Cat Tien National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Laotian Wolf Snake sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Laotian Wolf Snake in Cat Tien National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Laotian Wolf Snake in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.