Banded Wolf Snake
Lycodon fasciatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusLycodon (Wolf Snakes and Bridal Snakes)
- SpeciesLycodon fasciatus (Banded Wolf Snake)
About the Banded Wolf Snake
Lycodon fasciatus, commonly known as the banded wolf snake, is a species of colubrid snake. It is found in India (Assam), Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Tibet, SW China (from Yunnan and Guangxi to Hubei, northward to Shaanxi and Gansu, Fujian, Sichuan).
Adults may attain 53 cm (21 inches) in total length, with a tail 11 cm (4¼ inches) long. Its color pattern consists of broad purplish-black rings which encircle its body and are separated by yellowish or reddish intervals. The first black ring does not encircle the neck.
The dorsal scales are in 17 rows, weakly keeled anteriorly, the keels becoming more pronounced posteriorly. The ventrals are 205–213; the anal is entire; and the divided subcaudals are 77–90. Anderson, John. 1879. Anatomical and Zoological Researches: Comprising an Account of the Zoological Results of the Two Expeditions to Western Yunnan in 1866 and 1875; and a Monograph of the Two Cetacean Genera Platanista and Orcella. Bernard Quaritch, London "1878". Two volumes (Text: 985 pages [herpetology: pages 703–860, 969-975]; Atlas: 85 plates [herpetological plates 55–78... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Banded Wolf Snake in Doi Inthanon 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 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Banded Wolf Snake in Doi Inthanon National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Wolf Snake sighting in Doi Inthanon National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Banded Wolf Snake in Doi Inthanon National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Banded Wolf Snake in Doi Inthanon National Park in our monthly data.